World 50
World 50 Group is an exclusive community for top executives from the Global 2000, founded in 2004, with 4,800 members representing $34 trillion in market cap and employing 37 million people across 37 countries.
Services
World 50 Group provides executive development programs designed for high-level professionals. Its main services include the Next Leader program, which focuses on immersive development for emerging enterprise leaders through a combination of in-person simulations and virtual discussions. Another key initiative is the Next Director program, aimed at C-suite leaders pursuing director roles. Additionally, World 50 offers the Next Generation Director and Next Generation Leadership programs, which target racially and ethnically diverse executives and C-suite executives on a CEO-readiness path, respectively.
Founders
World 50 Group was founded in 2004. The organization has grown significantly since its inception, building a robust community that spans multiple continents.
Global Reach
World 50 Group operates internationally, with offices located in New York, London, Singapore, and Atlanta. The organization serves 1,500 global organizations across 37 countries, bringing together over 4,800 members. These members represent significant market influence, with a collective market cap of $34 trillion and employing 37 million people worldwide.
Executive Development Programs
World 50 Group offers several specialized programs to develop executive leadership skills. The Next Leader program is an immersive experience for emerging leaders and includes a four-day simulation and six months of virtual follow-ups, priced at $19,500 in the U.S. and $15,000 in the U.K. The Next Director program is tailored for corporate officers at large organizations, while the Next Generation Director and Next Generation Leadership programs are designed for diverse executives and those on a CEO-readiness path. The Next Generation Director program is developed with Russell Reynolds Associates.
Membership and Community
World 50 Group is an invite-only community that brings together high-level executives from the Global 2000 companies. With a membership base of 4,800 global members, the organization serves leaders who play essential roles in shaping the business landscape. These members come from companies that together have a market cap of $34 trillion and employ 37 million people. The community offers a collaborative platform for CEOs, Boards, C-suite officers, and other executives to engage and share insights.