About Us

Elevate your executive transition with the EOF’s exclusive membership, designed for C-level leaders seeking strategic connections and advantages to make a career move.  As part of the EOF community you gain access to executive advisors and a confidential safe space to refine job search strategies, vet business ideas, pursue consulting opportunities or board positions, and navigate challenges with peer support.

 

Forge influential connections with top business leaders, private equity firms, and executive recruiters and deepen relationships with members through our Triad Groups.

 

Benefit from expert resume and LinkedIn reviews, exclusive discounts on coaching and assessments, and receive financial planning advice. Plus, meet EOF alumni and stay engaged after landing through special forums and social events. The EOF is a powerhouse of opportunity, insight, and connections—because your next move should be your best move.

Meet Kathy Kilroy

Kathy Kilroy is the founder the Executive Opportunities Forum (EOF) and serves as President of the Midwest Region for CMP, a talent management and transition firm. Kathy works with organizations, C-suite executives and senior leaders to advance in their careers, build career agility and enhance career well-being. 

At its core, the EOF fosters the ability to navigate career shifts, capitalize on opportunities, and stay resilient in a rapidly changing business environment.  Kathy believes that career agility is not just about progression—it's about anticipating change, pivoting strategically, and maintaining a sense of purpose and fulfillment at every stage.

A Trusted Advisor, Coach, and Career Mentor to an extensive network of business leaders, Kathy is committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential by developing self-awareness, building strategic alliances, creating valuable connections, and cultivating the agility needed to thrive. Whether advancing careers, growing businesses, or leading transformative change, Kathy ensures her clients are positioned for long-term success.  She has extensive experience across multiple industries consulting and leading talent management initiatives that achieve bottom-line results and drive business success. 

  • Executive & High-Potential Coaching
  • Women’s Advocacy & Mentoring
  • Building Executive Presence
  • Managing Health & Wellness for Leadership Success
  • Leading Executive Advisory Groups & Cohort Learning Programs
  • Career Change and Transition
  • Career Agility & Wellbeing
  • The Executive Opportunities Forum for C-level leaders (Founder/Leader)
  • Financial Executives International (FEI) – Chicago Sponsor, former Board Member
  • MentorRINGSâ„¢ Women’s Leadership Program (Founder/Leader)
  • Executive Leaders in Transition (ELITE) – Founding Sponsor, Board Member
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