How to build a world-class Office of the CEO to save time, grow faster, and avoid burnout.
With Subject Matter Experts
Mackenzie Lee, CEO and Founder, Cedar
Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN
We're in a CEO pandemic. CEOs are quitting and dying more than ever (source: Wall Street Journal). That's why intelligent CEOs are building the Office of the CEO to help them save time, grow faster, and avoid burnout.
But how do you build a world-class Office of the CEO? Join Mackenzie Lee, Cedar CEO and Office of the CEO expert, and Matt Sitter, CEO at AFN, in a lively discussion covering the following:
• What is the Office of the CEO, and why should you build it?
• How do you build the Office of the CEO?
• How do you level up your Office of the CEO?
We'll discuss the three foundational elements of the CEO Office and its benefits for the CEO, C-suite, company, and investors. We'll review a proprietary Cedar maturity model to benchmark your CEO Office against industry standards. Finally, we'll discuss a three-phase approach to developing your CEO Office into a top-notch executive office.
How to build a world-class Office of the CEO to save time, grow faster, and avoid burnout.
October 22, 2024
Mackenzie Lee
Mackenzie Lee, the CEO and Founder of Cedar is a trusted advisor to CEOs. He specializes in empowering CEOs to delegate effectively, enabling them to focus on strategic tasks. His approach, which includes hiring a Chief of Staff, establishing the Office of the CEO, and implementing leadership operating systems, has transformed his clients into agile and fearless leaders.
With over a decade of experience as a management consultant, startup founder, and Chief of Staff, Mackenzie Lee is a seasoned professional in the field of CEO leadership. He has partnered with the Office of the CEO in a variety of contexts, including Fortune 3000 companies, top scaleups, private equity-backed firms, and government organizations. His expertise spans professional services, technology, and sciences industries, and he has advised executives at Google, Palantir, Citi, and the Department of Energy, among other leading organizations.
Mackenzie is a sought-after speaker, researcher, and thought leader on all things related to leadership, Chief of Staff, and the Office of the CEO. He graduated from the Stanford StartX accelerator and is a proud Stanford engineering alum. He now lives in New York City.
CEO and Founder, Cedar
Matt Sitter
CEO, AFN
Matt Sitter is a passionate believer in the power of networks to innovate and realize new opportunities. His career has focused on helping leaders grow, succeed, and to mobilize their teams, organizations, and networks.
Matt’s work has spanned a broad array of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate Investment, Consumer Products, and Finance (amongst others). He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 executive teams, Private Equity firms, startups, and everything in between.
In addition to his role at AFN, Matt is currently a partner at the Advisory Services firm, Advantary. His experience includes leadership roles at The McChrystal Group, CrossLead, Inc., and MedLever. He has led multiple functions including Product Management, Marketing, Reimbursement, and Product Development.
Matt is a certified Executive Coach, completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University and received his MBA from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. He is a proud father and husband.
