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This Week's Intelligence

Corrine Burger Named CEO of The Columbus Partnership

The Columbus Partnership Executive Committee has officially appointed Corrine Burger as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.— Columbus Region

Columbus Metro Leads Midwest in Job Creation and Wage Growth

The Columbus region added nearly 12,000 jobs, outpacing other major Midwest markets in economic growth and wage increases.— Columbus Region

Bread Financial Announces Major Executive Leadership Changes

Bread Financial is promoting Dennis McCarthy to Chief Revenue Officer following the retirement of Valerie Greer.— Bread Financial

Columbus, Ohio

Where Columbus Leaders Build Trust That Lasts.

Columbus Executive is a select community for industry and government executives — built on relationship, not transaction.

Our Purpose

Why Columbus Executive Exists

Columbus Executive exists to help industry and government executives build trust over time — through curated connection, meaningful dialogue, and high-integrity community.

We convene leaders who carry real responsibility and create spaces where relationships aren't rushed, forced, or performative. We lead with service, share insight freely, and make introductions that strengthen both people and institutions — so collaboration becomes natural, and impact becomes sustainable.

"We convene leaders who carry real responsibility and create spaces where relationships aren't rushed, forced, or performative."

Our Approach

How We Build Trust

A Select Community

Columbus Executive brings together vetted industry and government executives in a private, high-integrity environment built for career-long relationship.

Leadership Councils

Mission-specific councils convene regularly — creating ongoing dialogue between the leaders shaping Columbus across every sector.

Executive Intelligence

Columbus Executive publishes the conversations, moves, and insights that matter most to Columbus leaders — keeping the community informed between every gathering.

Membership

Built for Leaders Who Carry Real Responsibility.

Columbus Executive is home to C-suite executives, senior directors, elected officials, agency leaders, and board members across private industry and government. If you are building Columbus — this community was built for you.

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Executive Councils

Founding Councils

Five mission-specific councils. One trusted community.

Technology & Innovation Council

Digital transformation, cybersecurity, and the future of Ohio's tech economy.

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Health & Human Services Council

Healthcare delivery, public health infrastructure, and community health equity.

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Economic Development & Mobility Council

Regional growth strategy, infrastructure investment, and workforce development.

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Public Safety & Government Council

Justice system modernization, public safety policy, and civic governance.

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C-Suite Leadership Council

Executive transitions, board governance, and peer-to-peer strategic counsel.

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Events

Upcoming Gatherings

Private, curated, and built around relationship.

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Executive Roundtable — Q2

A curated gathering of senior leaders for candid conversation on the challenges defining Central Ohio's next chapter.

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Columbus, Ohio
Private / Members Only

Technology & Innovation Council — Inaugural Session

The first convening of our Technology & Innovation Council — setting the agenda for Ohio's digital future.

Coming Soon
Columbus, Ohio
Invitation Only

Columbus Executive Launch Reception

An evening to welcome the founding members of Columbus Executive and introduce the community to the city's leadership.

Coming Soon
Columbus, Ohio

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