About Us
Built for the leaders who will shape what comes next.
Behind every successful executive is a network that recognizes what they have built. Our name reflects MBA standards, not a degree requirement.
What we are — and what we’re not
A curated community, not a broadcast list.
The MBA Leaders Forum is a curated professional community for CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs who want to lead more deliberately in an era of rapid change. You do not need an MBA to be a member — you need the experience, the judgment, and the drive to keep learning and building.
We launched because two things happened at once. The traditional networks where senior leaders exchanged ideas became overrun with broadcast content and promotional noise, and real peer-to-peer dialogue at the executive level got harder to find. At the same time, AI changed how professionals are found and evaluated in ways most leaders have not yet absorbed or corrected.
This is where serious executives come to think through strategy, share hard-won lessons, and build the kind of verified professional profile that holds up in an AI-driven world.
Not a pay-to-publish vanity platform. The standard for membership is the quality of your experience and the seriousness of your intent — not a subscription fee.
The MBASB Connection
Credentials that show up where reputation cannot.
Leaders Forum works in close partnership with the MBA Standards Board™, the credentialing organization behind four designations held by our members and board.
| CMBA™ | Certified MBA — core standards designation for verified executive experience. | CTDL Registered |
| MBAe™ | MBA, Executive — recognizes senior leadership track record at the executive level. | CTDL Registered |
| Certified MBA™ | General standards credential for qualified members. | CTDL Registered |
| Board Certified Director™ | For members serving in board and governance capacities. | CTDL Registered |
Every credential is registered in the Credential Engine Registry under the CTDL open data standard — assigned a unique ID and embedded with ten LinkedIn skill terms that make holders searchable to AI-driven recruiting systems.
Founding Members
The original cohort.
Members who join during the founding period carry the Founding Member designation permanently. They are building this community from the ground up, and their names and work are part of its foundation. Founding membership is free. It is also limited.
Our Team
The people behind the forum.
Behind every great community is a passionate team that makes it all happen. Our dedicated staff and 24 founding board members ensure you have everything you need to connect and work effectively within the MBA Leaders Forum.
Cheryl Nunn, MBAe™
Executive Director
Dr. Mathews, MD, CMBA™
Board Member
Dr. Fries-Packard, DBA, CMBA™, MBA
Board Member
