May 28, 2026 | Forbes
The traditional model of executive leadership is changing, and women are helping lead that transformation.
The C Society, founded by restaurant and hospitality executive Toni Ronayne, was featured in Forbes in a discussion about women building new models of leadership outside traditional corporate structures.
As Founder and CEO of The C Society, Toni is challenging the idea that organizations must rely exclusively on conventional, full-time executive teams to access exceptional leadership.
Through its fractional C-suite model, The C Society connects restaurant and hospitality brands with experienced executive talent across strategy, operations, marketing, technology, finance, and growth.
The result is a more flexible approach to executive leadership, helping organizations access the capabilities they need at different stages of their business.
Read the full Forbes feature to learn more.
The C Society is a fractional executive leadership firm serving the restaurant and hospitality industries across the United States and Canada. Founded by Toni Ronayne, the firm connects brands with experienced C-suite leaders through fractional engagements, strategic projects, and executive placements.
The C Society is redefining how restaurant and hospitality companies access experienced executive leadership. Our Fractional C-suite model connects growing brands with the strategic talent they need, without the traditional full time executive structure.
The article explores how women are moving beyond competition for limited executive positions to build collaborative, flexible leadership ecosystems. Ronayne discusses the inspiration behind The C Society and its approach to bringing together fractional C-suite executives to help restaurant and hospitality brands access the expertise they need, when they need it.
As Ronayne explains, “The problem wasn’t talent scarcity. It was talent architecture.” By rethinking how executive talent is deployed, The C Society is demonstrating that the future of leadership isn’t necessarily about securing a permanent seat at one table, but creating value across many.