The community
for CEOs and Founders
serious about connectionsimpactsuccessopportunitiesprogressbreakthroughsgrowth.

Less than 5% of UK CEOs and Founders scale their mid–sized business to greatness.
We exist to change that.

Business Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and Founders of mid–sized companies in the UK. Our mission is to double the number of large businesses in the UK by empowering mid–sized CEOs and Founders to scale effectively, unlocking new growth opportunities and shaping the future of UK business and our economy.

If you're serious about scaling with at least £3 million of annual revenue, this is where you'll push through boundaries and gain access to the tools and support you need to grow faster, scale smarter and win.

How we do it – we meet you where you are

You'll join a stage–based forum of other ambitious CEOs and Founders, led by coaches who've helped scale high–growth businesses. You'll build your personalised path using our proven 9-step Growth Blueprint – supported by world–class content and events that deepen your learning, sharpen your thinking and accelerate real progress.

It's everything you need to scale up and go further with the power of peer–to–peer support and a thriving community around you.

Join a peer group

Connect with similar CEOs and Founders and exchange insights in a trusted, collaborative environment.

Build a growthprint

Unlock potential with your strategic guide to driving innovation and achieving sustainable success.

Get expert coaching

Elevate performance with personalised guidance from industry leaders.

Scale better, faster

Graduate to the next growth stage and find new success for your business.

Explore how our membership can help you scale faster

Insights from the UK's leading business minds

Stay ahead with the latest strategies, trends and insights from the UK's top CEOs, Founders and business experts. From exclusive interviews to expert analysis, our editorial content brings you the knowledge you need to scale your business with confidence.

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Nine ideas that will help you build a culture of innovation

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Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business

How to prepare for any negotiation

Knowing how to get agreement between two parties is key in business. Two experts who have dealt with life-and-death negotiations offer their insight

International expansion: How to take your business into new markets

Entering new markets drives growth but can trip up the unwary. Here’s everything you need to know before you start

Is your company mission up to scratch?

A clear and inspiring vision is key to motivating a team, driving growth and turning bold goals into lasting impact

How to fix UK plc

The UK economy is stagnating, productivity is falling and fewer than one in 20 promising businesses goes on to become a large company. So how do we fix this?

How Castore took on Nike and Adidas