MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
Membership of EKLEKTOS is never determined by wealth, influence or professional success alone.
Achievement may begin the conversation.
Character determines the outcome.
Every prospective Member is considered for what they have accomplished, how they conduct themselves and what they could contribute to the institution.
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
EKLEKTOS has not been established for a particular profession, industry or nationality.
Members may include:
They are not united by profession, background or worldview.
They are united by the standards of character expected within EKLEKTOS.
ELIGIBILITY
Members will ordinarily possess the experience, influence and resources to contribute meaningfully to the institution.
As a general guide, Members will typically have a verifiable net worth of £100 million or more.
This is not an absolute requirement.
The Founding Assembly may invite exceptional individuals whose achievement, leadership, influence or contribution places them among the foremost figures in their field.
Wealth may create opportunity. It never guarantees Membership.
CHARACTER ABOVE ALL ELSE
EKLEKTOS does not require Members to think alike.
Different cultures, beliefs, experiences and perspectives strengthen the institution.
What matters is the character with which those differences are expressed.
THE MEMBERSHIP JOURNEY
Membership cannot be applied for.
Prospective Members are identified through existing Members, trusted relationships and carefully considered introductions.
Each individual is considered holistically against the Membership Criteria and the long-term interests of EKLEKTOS.
An invitation is extended only when there is confidence that the individual will strengthen the institution.
Invitation cannot be purchased or accelerated through wealth or influence.
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BELONGING
Every Member influences the culture of EKLEKTOS.
Members are therefore expected to respect the privacy of others, protect the trust of the institution, contribute where they can and engage with fellow Members without unsolicited commercial agendas.
Belonging should create value in both directions.
CLOSING
EKLEKTOS will never be defined simply by the wealth, fame or achievements of the people within it.
It will be defined by their character.
By how they treat one another.
By what they contribute.
And by what they leave for those who follow.