Business Roundtable

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Association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. corporations

Data Confidence: 78% · Sources: 3 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: $50.2M
Reach ▲: 21.0M people
Power ▲: Business Roundtable unites over 200 corporate CEOs whose companies command approximately $32 trillion in total market capitalization and generate $12.7 trillion in annual revenue.
Influence ▲: The organization influences U.S. federal legislative and regulatory outcomes as a prominent lobbying body, spending over $30 million annually on federal lobbying.
Network ▲: Its membership network connects chief executives from major corporations like Apple, Cisco, General Motors, JPMorganChase, and Walmart directly with federal lawmakers and presidential administrations.
Legacy ▲: Since 1972, Business Roundtable has shaped corporate policy and governance debates in Washington, most notably by shifting public corporate dialogue through its 2019 Principles of Corporate Governance.
Trajectory ▲: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

Founded in 1972, Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers from leading U.S. companies that collectively employ over 21 million people and generate more than $12.7 trillion in annual revenues. The organization lobbies federal policymakers in Washington, D.C., on economic, tax, trade, regulatory, and workforce policies to promote business competitiveness and U.S. economic growth. In 2019, Business Roundtable issued a landmark statement redefining the purpose of a corporation to emphasize stakeholder capitalism alongside shareholder value.