What do you give the VIP who has everything? That’s often what you’re left thinking when trying to find a corporate gift for C-suite professionals.
During significant gifting events like the holidays, many companies lump their executive-level employees, clients, and sales prospects in with the rest. The top brass ends up with the same gifts as entry-level staff. That may sound democratic, but trust us: You won’t win over many CEOs with a coffee mug with your company logo on the front.
The idea that more senior professionals are pickier with gifts is backed up by data. 66% of those making more than $100,000 a year reported that corporate gifts seem impersonal or generic – and were far more critical of gifts they’ve received than those earning less than $100,000. Whether you’re giving birthday gifts or holiday gifts to one of these VIP recipients, you’ll need to go above and beyond to make them feel appreciated for their hard work, support, and business.
Whether you’re trying to woo a valuable client or make an essential member of your executive team feel valued, the right gift can make all the difference.
If we can offer one piece of advice about gifting executives, it’s that you should send gifts they can swap for alternative options. (More on how to do that below.) This article will cover ten inspired gifts that will make even the most hard-to-buy-for executive grin from ear to ear.
10 Inspired Executive Gift Ideas for C-Level VIPs
1. Aviator Carry-On from Paravel
C-suite professionals often have one thing in common — they travel a lot. While backpacks or duffel bags are great for making quick flights to meetings and events, there’s nothing better than being able to wheel your luggage around an airport with a sophisticated carry-on bag.
This Aviator Carry-On Bag from Paravel is a best seller that allows your recipient to pack two to four days' worth of clothes and shoes with 360-degree spin wheels for easy traversing throughout the airport.
With TSA-approved sizing, they won’t need to worry about the hassle of checking a suitcase and can avoid the clumsiness of a canvas tote bag carry-on. With two color options that they choose from, they also have the freedom to customize their gift – making it feel more personal and special.
2. The Birth of Modern Luxury Coffee-Table Book from Louis Vuitton
There are many beautiful coffee table books out there, but this one is a stunner. Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury is a perfect keepsake for execs with expensive taste.
This new edition of the book follows the lives of the company’s three leaders, as well as updated material that covers the recent history of the brand. With 560 pages and over 700 illustrations, readers skim through 150 years of high-fashion history. The cover features iconic leatherwork and will pop on a coffee table, bedside table, and company-wide book club list.
3. Theragun Mini Massage Gun from Therabody
Let your VIPs relax their sore muscles and feel better with a portable version of Theragun’s most popular device.
The Theragun Mini is a travel-sized partner that gives you unparalleled muscle treatment with unbeatable portability. It fits in a briefcase, purse, or carry-on bag — it’s 30% lighter and 20% smaller than the previous models. (Plus, the batteries are small enough to avoid any problems with airport security.)
It includes a power bank for wall charging with USB-C charging capabilities and 120-minute battery life. It has three speeds, three attachments, and is quiet enough to use in the office, thanks to the QuietForce Technology™.
4. Mesa Table Top Fire Pit from Solo Stove
The Mesa Table Top Fire Pit is a portable fire pit that brings warmth to the table (literally).
With Dual Fuel capability and a 360 airflow, they can enjoy a smokeless fire that will warm up any camping trip or outdoor hangout with neighbors. The fire pit comes with a stand, a Pellet Adapter that lets you burn your choice of pellets or traditional firewood, and a nylon carrying bag for easy portability.
5. Waffle Robe from Parachute Home
Your VIP clients and employees can relax in style with this Waffle Robe from Parachute Home. The lightweight, softly textured bathrobe looks just like the one you’d find in a five-star resort spa. Featuring hip pockets and a chic folded collar, this robe accommodates the aesthetics of everyone on your list.
With Goody, you don’t need to know your recipient’s size: Recipients will pick their preferred size (XS to 1X) and color (white, tan, or grey) before it gets shipped over to them.
Since its inception in 2014 in Venice, California, Parachute Home has been bringing luxury Portuguese-made goods to the world. Parachute Home works tirelessly to feature sustainable products certified by GOTS and OEKO-Tex®. Sending a gift from the Parachute Home lineup lets the recipient know that your company supports sustainable, social-impact-driven, and female-founded companies.
6. $100 Gift Card from inKind
The gift of an experience that your clients and execs will never forget is a thoughtful way to make an impression. The inKind pass gives you access and benefits at hundreds of trendy restaurants all across the country.
Select the value, and allow your VIPs to spend a night with a special someone at one of the finest restaurants, including Casa Dani, Ci Siamo, Oceana, and Gramercy Tavern. inKind’s restaurant network is excellent nationwide, but their coverage is particularly strong in New York, San Francisco, Austin, and Washington, D.C.
7. 30 Gram Caviar Set from ROE Caviar
The ultimate luxe gift for corporate-level VIPs with an elevated palate (which is essentially all of them).
There isn’t a much better way to satisfy someone’s high-end cravings than with caviar. This 30G Gift Set from ROE Caviar is a beautiful, simple, yet elegant way to show your VIPs how much they are valued.
This set includes a 30G tin in a custom presentation box made of stunning wood. It comes with a key to open the tin and a small mother-of-pearl caviar spoon for the freshest taste possible. Best of all, ROE – unlike many caviar purveyors – is deeply committed to sustainable practices.
8. Château L’Hospitalet Grand Vin Red Wine from Gérard Bertrand
There are good reasons why giving a bottle of wine is one of the most popular gifts in the country, but you can stand out by gifting your corporate-level VIPs some of the finest wines sold on the market.
Take your pick from a wide selection of high-quality wines, or let them try out a few with this red wine collection that allows them to choose their favorite wines to help them relax after a long day.
Wine is an effortlessly classy gift, but eight out of ten people worldwide are drinking less than they did before 2020. That’s why Goody lets all recipients swap their present for another of equal or lower value with a click, so your recipient could swap your bottle for a nonalcoholic (or edible) alternative if they prefer.
9. 818 Tequila Reserve
The 818 Tequila Reserve is a sophisticated spirit for even the highest-level VIPs.
With notes of lemongrass, lemon zest, coconut, minerals, pepper, florals, and honey, this tequila was rested for two months in oak barrels, giving it extra roundness. Plus, the brand has a built-in commitment to sustainability. You can feel good about this gift before it even gets into their hands.
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10. The Garment Duffel from Halfday
Help your VIPs keep their wardrobe crisp and organized, no matter where they're headed. Durable, water-resistant, and ridiculously convenient, the Garment Duffel transforms from a garment bag into a roomy, TSA-friendly duffel in an instant.
The hanging compartment can fit a suit or tux and a handful of dress shirts, then zips up to create enough space for a full load of folded clothes (plus shoes). This is an ideal companion for long weekends, business trips, destination weddings, or any other getaway.
Why Give Business Gifts With Goody?
Giving gifts in the traditional way is often more stressful than it needs to be and lacks the perks built into Goody’s gifting flow. You might not know someone’s size, preferences, or outside-of-work personality well enough to get them the perfect gift. Not to mention that it’s always a hassle trying to get their address to send a gift box their way.
With Goody, you don’t need to worry about any of that.
Executives can swap their gifts for something else, meaning they can freely choose colors and sizes for most gifts. If they don’t love it, they can exchange their gift for something of equal or lesser value (50% of recipients do).
They’re also not your typical tacky, cheap gifts like paperweights and ballpoint pens. These are high-quality, unique executive gifts that will make a lasting impression — even on those VIPs that are notoriously difficult to impress.
After you select the gift that you think will retain your most profitable B2B customers or your most essential employees, simply input their email or phone number. After opening the customizable “unwrapping” experience from a smartphone or computer, the recipient can either accept it or swap it. Then all they need to do is input their address. Then their gift ships directly to the address they provide.
It’s an all-in-one platform for effortlessly personal business gifting. Sign up for Goody for Business today and send your first gift free.
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The Surprising Importance of Employer Gifts | HR Daily Advisor
What is the C Suite?: Meaning and Positions Defined | Investopedia
How to Use a Theragun Percussion Massager for Sleep and Tech Neck | InStyle
Lockdown: 80% of people worldwide don't drink more alcohol | The Brussels Times
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