About

The California CEO Council is a nonpartisan coalition of leaders committed to advancing policies that ensure a thriving and prosperous Golden State for everyone.

The Council identifies critical challenges and key opportunities for California’s long-term economic success. We leverage our collective voice to elevate awareness among elected officials and the broader public to drive meaningful change.

A Pivotal Moment

The CalCEO Council was convened to address four urgent, interconnected challenges facing California.

  • Affordability Crisis: The high costs of basic necessities are hurting business owners and consumers alike.
  • Fiscal Instability: Governments at all levels face funding challenges that threaten the ability to provide the public works and infrastructure on which the state’s economy depends.
  • Ideology-Driven Policy: Too often, decisions made by elected officials are motivated by partisan political objectives.
  • Competitive Threats: Other states and countries are not only eager to attract businesses and workers away from California but are succeeding too often and undermining our long-term growth.

Our Members

We lead a diverse group of organizations representing an array of essential industries and fields. Every day, we see how public policy impacts long-term economic success. We have deep California roots and are invested in helping foster a robust business climate that strengthens the state’s workforce and our communities, improves quality of life, and ensures long-term economic success.

Our Work

We use publicly available data and evidence-based research to identify critical challenges facing the state and innovative opportunities through which we can improve. We are committed to policy reforms that are shaped and supported through stakeholder outreach, public dialogue, and strategic engagement.

Membership

  • Invitations to join by CalCEO Executive Committee
  • Public companies with $1 billion or more in revenue
  • Private companies with $250 million or more in revenue and a demonstrated growth history
  • Significant California workforce and investment, strong governance, a commitment to research and development

Structure

  • Council members represent the diversity of California’s regions and industries
  • Designated members serve on the Executive Committee to provide strategic direction
  • Non-voting Council members include CalChamber President & CEO; Chair, CalChamber Board of Directors; and Chair, CFCE Board of Directors