Criteria for membership

What are the criteria for membership?

Membership in The Committee of 200 is by invitation.

Qualifications 
  • An Entrepreneur qualifies for C200 membership if her company has revenue in excess of $15 million, she is running the company-day-to-day, and she founded the company and /or her current ownership interest provides active control over the company.

 Or 

  • A Corporate Executive qualifies for C200 membership if she is the senior operating manager with full P&L responsibility for a company or division with revenues of $250 million or more. A direct reporting relationship to the CEO is preferred, but not required.
  • An International Entrepreneur or Corporate Executive qualifies for C200 membership under the same (USD equivalent) membership criteria.

 Leadership Qualities 

  • The candidate’s leadership in her industry
  • Length of time in current position, past positions, and historical track record
  • Outside activities, accomplishments, memberships and interests (past and present)
  • Age of the business and its preeminence
  • Personal and professional integrity

Additional Requirements 

  • All candidates applying for membership should provide two letters of recommendation from C200 members and one letter from a business reference.
  • Any candidate who is not recommended by a C200 member is required to have an in-person interview with Membership Co-Chairs, Region Vice Chair, and/or Board Directors. If necessary, a C200 member will be assigned by Membership Committee Co-Chairs.
  • Each candidate will have a phone interview with Membership Co-Chairs, Region Vice Chair, and/or Board Directors.
  • When eligibility of any candidate is in question, Industry experts are to be contacted and will assist Membership Committee Co-Chairs in interviews.

Additional Considerations 

  • A candidate who does not meet the membership criteria today, but clearly met the criteria within the last two years, will be considered.
  • The Board of Directors may approve additional factors for consideration on a case-by-case basis.
  • Membership criteria for any class of membership shall include industry specific guidelines as may be adopted by the Board of Directors.
  • Special revenue requirements are currently in place for the following industries:
    • money management
    • private equity
    • venture capital
    • office of the family

Have a question about requirements for membership? Contact Amy O'Keeffe.

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