MANCHESTER, NH – Global cooperative leader and social entrepreneur Howard Brodsky was honored at the C Level Community annual award dinner as the recipient of the 2026 C Level Community Thought Leadership Award. This award was announced during a forum and exclusive event for C-level executives in Boston.
“Howard Brodsky exemplifies the highest form of leadership, building platforms that endure while empowering others to succeed,” said Lawrence Siff, CEO, C Level Community, a Nepture Advisors company. “His impact has created a legacy that strengthens businesses and communities.”
The C Level Community Leadership Award honors individuals whose leadership transcends business success, recognizing those who build enduring enterprises while advancing purpose, collaboration, and positive societal impact. At the event, Brodsky was interviewed by Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh.
Brodsky is the founder and key visionary behind CCA Global Partners, one of the largest cooperatives in the United States, with more than $14 billion in annual revenue in fiscal year 2025. Brodsky has dedicated his career to helping family businesses and independent operators compete, grow, and thrive through shared platforms. Over his career, he has founded more than 24 companies and four nonprofits, creating scalable models that align economic performance with long-term sustainability.
“I’m thankful to Nepture Advisors and the C Level Community for the recognition and appreciative of Nien-hê for the thoughtful dialogue,” said Brodsky. “On a global scale, we’re seeing the co-op model unlock opportunities for businesses that span all sizes and industry verticals. When we align around purpose and work collectively, we can create impact that goes far beyond any one company.”
Brodsky’s leadership extends far beyond the United States. He is the Global Chairman of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) G20 Group, Vice President of the International Cooperation Innovation Network (ICIN), and Founder and Chairman of Cooperatives for a Better World (CFBW), a global nonprofit focused on scaling the cooperative movement worldwide. Through The Principle 6 Cooperative, the first global cooperative of cooperatives, he has helped unite organizations representing more than one billion people, strengthening collaboration, operational excellence, and shared best practices across borders.
In addition to his entrepreneurial leadership, Brodsky has demonstrated a deep commitment to education, media and philanthropy. He has served on the boards of New Hampshire Public Broadcasting and the Steele Foundation for Hope, and previously as Chairman of the New Hampshire Better Business Bureau and a board member of Southern New Hampshire University, where he now serves as Executive in Residence at the Business School.
About CCA Global Partners
CCA Global Partners (CCA) is a mission-driven cooperative organization dedicated to empowering independent, family-owned businesses by providing the scale, resources, and innovation needed to compete and succeed in today’s evolving marketplace. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, CCA generates collective buying power and strategic support for thousands of family businesses across North America and beyond. Through its diverse portfolio of affiliate brands spanning technology, home improvement, retail flooring, lighting, business-to-business services, recreation, child care, and social good, CCA helps family businesses strengthen their competitiveness without sacrificing their autonomy. The cooperative model fosters sustainability, growth, and community impact, enabling local entrepreneurs to thrive against larger industry competitors. For more information, visit ccaglobalpartners.com.
About C Level Community
C Level Community is comprised of over 500 CEOs and Senior Executives of middle market companies. C Level Community, a Neptune Advisors Company, has been named to the Corporate LiveWire’s Hall of Fame as the 2023 and 2025 winner of the Innovation and Excellence Award. The C Level Community Thought Leadership Award is presented annually to one individual based upon their business and philanthropic contributions to the world. The C Level Community Thought Leadership Award honors individuals whose leadership transcends business success, recognizing those who build enduring enterprises while advancing purpose, collaboration, and positive societal impact.
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Image 1: Howard Brodsky (center) holds the 2026 C Level Community Thought Leadership Award, flanked by Larry Siff (left), CEO, Neptune Advisors, LLC, and Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh at the C Level Community annual award dinner in Boston.
Image 2: Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh (left) interviews Howard Brodsky during the C Level Community forum for C-suite executives in Boston, where Brodsky was honored with the 2026 C Level Community Thought Leadership Award.