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Come Take Your Seat at the Table

Join other CEOs, C-Suite executives and top leaders to build the most formidable expression of Black power...collective business success.

The Onyx Table is a peer advisory group created by and for Black C-suite executives—designed to be a powerful, culturally resonant space where leaders support one another, grow together, and win together. In this video, Lee Jones, founder and CEO, shares his personal journey of navigating the executive world without peers who shared his cultural and professional experience, and why that led him to build a table where Black excellence is seen, sharpened, and elevated. In a climate where civil rights are under attack and Black business leadership remains scarce, the Onyx Table offers more than camaraderie—it’s a strategic alliance of brilliant peers pushing each other further and faster.
Come claim your seat!

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Executive Growth

Your growth as a leader is vital. The Onyx Table helps you stay sharp through peer support from those who truly understand your seat.

Business Growth

Businesses grow faster when leaders engage with peers. The Onyx Table helps you think strategically and act smartly to grow.

Independent Advisory Board

Your tablemates bring unbiased insight, rooted in real experience and aligned with your goals—not influenced by competing agendas.

Collective Voice

Your voice matters. The Onyx Table amplifies it—turning shared insights into influence, within your world and beyond it.

Executive Comradery

Find your people—driven peers who share your challenges and push you forward. Allies, collaborators, and real connection await.

Relationship Beyond Acquaintance

Interact continually and forge bonds with peers that go beyond just being in your network. They are familiar and trusted colleagues.

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Why Onyx?

Onyx is a precious stone that comes in a variety of colors and variations, but pure black onyx is rare, unique, valuable, not found in abundance - much like the CEO of color. 

Join a cohort of like-minded C-Suite executives that understand the intricacies and nuance of building a business while black.

New cohorts are forming!

Leading a business can be isolating—but it doesn't have to be. In this video, Lee Jones, founder of The Onyx Table, shares why peer advisory groups are a game-changing force for C-Suite leaders and founders, especially Black executives. Learn how curated cohorts of high-level peers foster faster growth, sharper decisions, and deeper support at every stage of your leadership journey. Peer groups work—the only question is: are you at the right table?

The Numbers

The representation of African Americans in C-suite positions within U.S. corporations has seen modest improvements over recent years, yet significant disparities persist.

Percentage of Black CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies as of 2024
(Fortune, 2/9/2024)

1.6%

Overall C-Suite Representation  in Major Companies (3% Male and 1.9% Female)
(Washington Technology, 6/26/2024)

4.9%

Number of Black CFOs in S&P 500 companies
(DiversIQ, 3/1/2024)

13

Wondering if joining The Onyx Table is worth the investment? In this short video,  Lee Jones, CEO of The Onyx Table, speaks directly to business leaders who may be hesitant about joining a peer group. He explores the real concerns executives have about making the investment, walks through the true worst-case scenario, and shares how members quickly see early wins—like practical takeaways they can implement immediately and an Executive Impact Plan that becomes their personal roadmap for growth. More than just meetings, The Onyx Table delivers accountability, clarity, and a network of peers who help leaders stay focused on the big picture. Watch now to see why a seat at the table is worth it!

Our Cohort Tiers

The Onyx Table segments its cohorts based on company size to ensure executives truly interact with peers responsible for similar scope, scale and interest. Our offerings are calibrated to deliver the most vital value proposition for each category of seat holder.

Emerging

You are an ambitious senior-management professional on track for a future C-suite role. Join to catalyze your ascent.

Advancing

You are a growth-oriented C-suite executive at a company approaching $200K in annual revenue. Join to catalyze your growth trajectory.

Elevating

You are a focused C-suite executive at a company driving toward $1M in annual revenue. Join to catalyze your company's expansion.

Transforming

You are a hard-charging C-suite executive at a company working to reach and surpass a $5M topline. Join to build success upon your foundation of achievement.

Accelerating

You are a strategic-thinking C-suite executive at a company charting a path toward $20M in annual revenue. Join to expand your executive acumen and secure your company's rise.

Dominating

You are a highly accomplished C-suite executive at a company exceeding $20M in annual revenue. Join to optimize you professional legacy.

Table Talks

Short talks from our CEO about topics helpful to our community of business leaders.

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Lee Jones - Founder, The Onyx Table 

"Achieving growth is great, but commanding growth is glorious!"

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