ABOUT US
We are a professional development association of Second-in-Command Executives: Chief Operating Officers, Operating CFOs, General Managers, Divisional Presidents, Operating CIOs, and Executive Vice Presidents. We serve with integrity, providing value to our members, to our member’s companies, and to our overall business community.
VISION AND VALUES
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Mission
Professional development peer group expressly for the Chief Operating Officer and Second-in-Command Executive. Vision To provide a safe place where Chief Operating Officers and other Second-in-Command Executives find peer support, guidance and collaboration to help them in succeed in their jobs. Peer Learning Our members learn, grow, and become more effective as a result of their peers. They ask for guidance, exchange knowledge, share ideas and develop best practices – all within a community of peers that is safe and supportive. |
Integrity
We strive for the highest integrity throughout all activities and events. Our member expectations are to ensure this same high standard with their COO Forum involvement. Respect Respect is the cornerstone of peer-to-peer collaboration. Respect for our companies and our CEOs is paramount at the COO Forum. Confidentiality Information resulting from involvement at the COO Forum falls into the doctrine of confidential information and is to be treated accordingly. Safety We do not sell or prospect for business to and from fellow members. |
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We are grateful for the contributions of our chapter directors, members, and colleagues as we celebrate 18-years at the COO Forum serving and supporting Chief Operating Officers and Second-in-Command Executives. Our chapters throughout the U.S., the COOeForum, COO Forum LinkedIn group, chapter meeting hosts, and the many thought leaders who have presented around COO best practices will continue to support the entire COO community all over the globe. COO Forum Founder & Director Emeritus |
OUR STORY
Our History
The COO Forum was founded in 2004 in the Greater San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area by Bill Shepard. The association has become the professional development home for Chief Operating Officers and Second-in-Command Executives. The COO Forum recognizes the significant role the COO plays as the senior leader responsible for taking the company’s vision and delivering results.
Since its inception over 18-years ago, the Chief Operating Officer Business Forum has grown to more than 25 chapters throughout the United States with chapters in all regions of the U.S., as well as internationally in Sydney, Australia. To serve operating executives where chapters have not yet been established, we also host two additional monthly Zoom meetings open to all members and first-time guests.
Our Organization
Chief Executive Officer: Chuck Orzechowski – Responsible for orchestrating and building upon the legacy of innovation by launching new, value-added initiatives for our current and future members, and delivering the overall leadership, growth, and vision for the association.
Executive Vice President: Laura Weikle – Manages the day-to-day operations, recruits new chapter leadership, supports chapter launches, guides chapter directors in chapter development, and supports CEO Chuck Orzechowski on the growth and vision of the association.
Chapter Directors: Chapter Directors include individuals who lead local chapters. These individuals are senior-level professionals who provide local area leadership. Click here for a list of all chapter directors and locations.
The COO Forum was founded in 2004 in the Greater San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area by Bill Shepard. The association has become the professional development home for Chief Operating Officers and Second-in-Command Executives. The COO Forum recognizes the significant role the COO plays as the senior leader responsible for taking the company’s vision and delivering results.
Since its inception over 18-years ago, the Chief Operating Officer Business Forum has grown to more than 25 chapters throughout the United States with chapters in all regions of the U.S., as well as internationally in Sydney, Australia. To serve operating executives where chapters have not yet been established, we also host two additional monthly Zoom meetings open to all members and first-time guests.
Our Organization
Chief Executive Officer: Chuck Orzechowski – Responsible for orchestrating and building upon the legacy of innovation by launching new, value-added initiatives for our current and future members, and delivering the overall leadership, growth, and vision for the association.
Executive Vice President: Laura Weikle – Manages the day-to-day operations, recruits new chapter leadership, supports chapter launches, guides chapter directors in chapter development, and supports CEO Chuck Orzechowski on the growth and vision of the association.
Chapter Directors: Chapter Directors include individuals who lead local chapters. These individuals are senior-level professionals who provide local area leadership. Click here for a list of all chapter directors and locations.