Annual Meeting
Each year begins with a members-only business meeting and behind-the-scenes experience hosted by a member company—offering an insider’s look at the organization’s impact in the region.
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Leadership Elevated
connect, learn, and lead together
The Executive Women’s Partnership (EWP) convenes influential female executives from across the Greater Houston region to foster connection, collaboration, and shared learning. This invitation-only network strengthens relationships among senior women leaders while advancing ideas that shape Houston’s business community.
Our Mission
Through intimate, curated gatherings, members engage in exclusive conversations and experiences that highlight economic advancement, leadership, and innovation.
EWP provides executive women at Partnership member companies with a platform to:
- Address key business issues and emerging trends
- Exchange insights and experiences with peers
- Build meaningful professional relationship
- Contribute to Houston’s continued growth and success
Signature Experiences
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Explore Houston’s dynamic business landscape through immersive experiences with leading companies and cultural institutions such as Accenture’s Innovation Hub, Holocaust Museum Houston, and the Society for the Performing Arts.
Dine Arounds
Enjoy small, curated dinners hosted by members at local venues or private homes—providing an intimate space for authentic connection and discussion among peers.
Inner Circles
Join a small group of members based on location for informal gatherings that promote camaraderie and candid conversation. Most groups meet monthly for coffee, dinner, or walks through Houston’s parks and neighborhoods.
Annual Retreat
Held each November, this two-day retreat brings all members together for inspiring panel discussions, TED-style talks, and keynote presentations from respected community and business leaders. A highlight of the retreat is the progressive dinner—an energizing evening designed to maximize connections across the network.
Membership Criteria
Membership in the Executive Women’s Partnership is open to senior women executives at Greater Houston Partnership member companies who meet one of the following criteria:
Partnership Board Member or Chief Executive Officer
- Current or past Board Member of the Greater Houston Partnership, or
- Top executive officer of a member organization with at least $10 million in annual revenue and 50 full-time employees.
- Qualifying titles may include Chairman, President, Managing Partner, or Managing Director.
Corporate Executive or Board Member
- Board member or executive reporting to the CEO or Division President of a member organization with at least $100 million in annual revenue and 50 full-time employees, or
- Board member or executive within two levels of the CEO at a member organization with at least $500 million in annual revenue and 50 full-time employees.
Woman-Owned Business Chief Executive Officer or President
- CEO or President of a woman-owned member organization with at least $10 million in annual revenue and 20 full-time employees.
Professional Services Shareholder or Partner
- Equity shareholder or partner at a member firm with at least $20 million in annual revenue and 50 full-time employees, and serving as one of the following:
- Managing Partner of the Houston office
Head of a national practice area - Member of the firm’s executive management committee
- Leader of a Houston-based practice area or business unit with 15 or more professionals
- Managing Partner of the Houston office
Not-for-Profit Executive or Board Member
- CEO, Board Member, or executive within one level of the CEO at a nonprofit member organization with at least $10 million in annual revenue and 50 full-time employees
Get Involved
If you are an executive leader ready to connect with Houston’s top women in business, we invite you to apply to the Executive Women’s Partnership.
Have Questions?
Contact our team at [email protected] for more information.
