Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP

Leadership Coach | Vistage Chair | Business Advisor

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Transforming Leaders Through Peer Insights And Accountability.

Real CEOs share how Vistage peer advisory transformed their leadership, decisions, and long-term business growth.

What is Vistage?

Private Peer Advisory Board for High Performing Leaders

Founded in 1957, Vistage is the world’s leading CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization. Its purpose is to help leaders make better decisions that drive better results, both professionally and personally. Vistage’s vision is to raise the effectiveness and enhance the lives of leaders worldwide, while its mission is to provide confidential peer groups, expert facilitation, and world-class insights that empower CEOs, business owners, and executives to grow stronger businesses, become better leaders, and create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.

Peer Advisory Board

Vistage peer advisory board brings together non-competing leaders in a confidential, structured forum to share perspective, challenge thinking, and improve decision-making..

Experienced Vistage Chair

Facilitates by Fenella Kim, successful three-time exited founder CEO and award-winning global entrepreneur.

One-to-One Coaching

High impact coaching and triads offer confidential, focused support for clarity, accountability, and better leadership decisions.

World-Class Speakers

Vistage speakers deliver world-class, MBA-caliber learning across every business discipline—practical, current, and immediately actionable

Premier Global Network

Vistage connects 46,000 leaders across 40 countries, representing companies with annual revenues ranging up to $1 billion.

Resources & Business Tools

Vistage equips leaders with the CEO Confidence Index, research insights, strategic & business valuation tools, live webinars, plus regional conferences to drive better decisions, navigate uncertainty and drive sustainable growth.

How to Join

Board Member

By Invitation Only

Joining a Vistage board is an exclusive, invitation-only opportunity reserved for high-performing leaders. Each prospective member goes through a thoughtful selection process to ensure the right fit, diversity of perspective, and a trusted peer environment where meaningful challenge, confidentiality, and growth can thrive.

Vistage Boards

Peer Advisory Boards

Vistage offers different types of boards designed to support leaders at various stages of their journey, recognizing that roles, responsibilities, and challenges evolve with experience and company size. Each board is thoughtfully matched to ensure members engage with peers facing similar complexities—creating relevant dialogue, deeper insight, and practical solutions tailored to the realities of their leadership role.

For Founders & CEOs

CEO Board

12 Full-Day Board Meetings per year

24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal

World-Class Speakers

One-to-one Coaching/ Triads

Annual Retreat (Optional)

Business Valuation Tool

Strategic Planning Tool

For Key Executives

Key Executive Board

12 Full-Day Board Meeting per year

24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal

World-Class Speakers

One-to-one Coaching (Optional)

Annual Retreat (Optional)

For Trusted Advisors

Trusted Advisor Board

12 Half-Day Board Meeting per year

24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal

Referral Program

One-to-one Coaching (Optional)

Annual Retreat (Optional)

Retreat

Leaders Reset

and Rise

The annual Vistage retreat is a powerful immersive experience designed to amplify leadership learning, deepen peer bonds, and elevate strategic thinking. Modeled after programs like the West Point Thayer Leadership retreat led by retired lieutenant generals, it blends disciplined leadership principles with real-world lessons learned—creating space for reflection, challenge, and growth that strengthens both individual leaders and the peer community.

Why work with Fenella Kim

Award Winning Global Entrepreneuer

Former Vistage Board Member

Fenella Kim carries the legacy forward—paying it forward by creating the same trusted, high-impact environment that shaped her own leadership journey. She leads with deep empathy and firsthand experience, knowing what leaders need when the stakes are highest.

Scaling Fast-Growth Organization

Fenella Kim’s leadership has been widely recognized, including honors from the Inc. 5000, Smart CEO, Power Women, and MWBE certifications—reflecting a proven record of building high-growth companies, creating impact, and leading with excellence at both local and national levels.

Recognized Global Industry Expert

Fenella Kim has successfully founded, built, and scaled companies across the education, fintech, and consumer products industries, leading them to rewarding exits. Her hands-on experience as a founder and CEO brings real-world insight to every leadership conversation, grounded in growth, execution, and results.

Patrick O'Brien

Vistage Founding Board Member

“Fenella not only offers her immense wealth of knowledge and resources, but she provides a personalized and thoughtful approach to helping improve her team members. Fenella cares about not only your professional development, but your personal development. The amount of care and time she devotes to your success is unmatched.”

Connie Pisani

Vistage CEO Board Member

I've been working with this team for over a year, and their service always exceeds expectations. Their professionalism, deep financial insight, and consistent support make every consultation valuable. My finances have never been more organized and goal-focused. I fully trust them with my financial planning needs.

Timothy Storck

Vistage CEO Board Member

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" The Best Investment You Can Make Is In Yourself. The More You Learn, The More You Earn."

Warren Buffet

Transform the Ordinary Command the Extraordinary

This philosophy reflects a belief that exceptional leadership is built through intention, courage, and continuous growth. By elevating everyday decisions and challenging assumptions, leaders gain the clarity and confidence needed to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP

there’s more to offer

Business Consulting

We provide strategic business consulting to small and mid-sized companies, startups, and government agencies seeking clarity, growth, and sustainable impact. We partner with leaders to design and execute winning business strategies, accelerate growth and expansion, navigate mergers and acquisitions, and strengthen sales and marketing performance. With deep expertise in fintech and electronic payments technology, we also help organizations modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy. Our approach blends real-world execution with strategic insight—transforming complexity into clear, decisive action.

Strategic Growth & Business Transformation

We help small to mid-sized businesses, startups, and government agencies clarify direction and build resilient strategies for sustainable growth. Our work focuses on business strategy, market positioning, organizational design, and expansion planning—turning complexity into focused execution. Whether you are entering new markets, restructuring for scale, or navigating change, we partner with leadership teams to align vision, people, and performance for long-term success.

Revenue Acceleration, Sales & Fintech Innovation

We work with organizations to drive revenue growth through stronger sales strategy, marketing effectiveness, and fintech-enabled solutions. This includes optimizing sales processes, go-to-market strategy, and customer acquisition, as well as advising on electronic payments, fintech infrastructure, and digital monetization. By integrating sales excellence with modern financial technology, we help clients unlock new revenue streams and compete effectively in today’s digital economy.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Expansion Advisory

We supports organizations through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic expansion. From capital-raise strategy, investor positioning, and financial storytelling to target evaluation, due diligence, and deal structuring, we help leaders secure the right capital and partners while managing risk and maximizing long-term value creation. Our work extends through post-transaction integration and operational alignment, ensuring strategic fit, cultural cohesion, and disciplined execution—so growth through investment, acquisition, or expansion strengthens the organization rather than disrupts it.

Contact Fenella Kim

Email: [email protected]