Gain fresh perspective, share your expertise, and help tackle real-world challenges through collaboration and insight.
acumen7 is a peer-led network of business leaders, consultants and professionals who are passionate about supporting purposeful leadership and solving complex business challenges. They bring independent, unbiased advice and research based on unparallelled experience and the confidence to tell truth to power.
As a member, you’ll contribute your expertise to strategic discussions, participate in research projects, collaborate to support those seeking advice, benefit from new ideas and connections and benefit from commercial opportunities where they arise, all in a trusted and safe environment where learning, mentoring and innovation thrive.
Engage with leaders on the core issues shaping business, society and the future of work.
Understand market dynamics, uncover new opportunities, and explore areas for collaboration.
Develop your personal knowledge and practice through the support of members in a mutually supportive manner.
Share and gain expertise on the processes and structures that drive effective organisations.
Contribute to or learn from real-world project work that delivers measurable results.
Collaborate on commercial opportunities with other members of the network arising from joint research or project work.
Designed for senior professionals ready to contribute their expertise, mentor others, and engage deeply with the network.
Offered to early-career professionals who show strong potential and alignment with acumen7’s purpose and values.
acumen7 members mentor individuals and organisations that seek thoughtful challenge and trusted guidance. Our mentoring supports leadership growth, decision-making at pace, and long-term capability building — especially during transitions or at key moments in careers.
Mentoring That Moves People Forward
Mentoring within acumen7 is a two-way relationship. Mentees benefit from senior-level guidance, real-world insight and space to reflect on challenges. For mentors, it’s a rewarding way to give back, stay sharp, and support emerging leaders with aligned values and ambition.
acumen 7 Membership at a Glance
All members of acumen7, whether Full or Associate, benefit from access to a unique peer network and a culture of openness, collaboration and strategic thinking. Members are typically inquisitive, acquisitive, open to constructive challenge and keen to learn and share. Most of our meetings take place under the Chatham House Rule.
Most of our members are invited through introductions or after engaging with our network. However, we’re always open to hearing from individuals who align with our values and want to contribute.
If you’d like to explore membership further, we’d be delighted to speak with you.
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