YPO and YPO Gold
Founded in 1950, the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) connects 25,000 business leaders in more than 130 countries around a shared mission: Better Leaders Through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange™.
A not-for-profit organization, YPO is a community of Peers with more than 450+ chapters in 15 regions worldwide. YPO members connect in all time zones, in every corner of the world, every hour of the day.
What is it?
Founded in 1950, YPO is the premier chief executive leadership organization in the world, representing a global community of leaders committed to the shared mission of becoming “Better Leaders Through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange.” YPO today provides more than 25,000 members in more than 130 countries with access to extraordinary educational resources, alliances with leading institutions, and specialized networks designed to support their business, community and personal leadership. Altogether, YPO member-run companies employ more than 16 million people around the world and generate USD6 trillion in annual revenues.
For more information, visit www.ypo.org.
Where is it?
YPO has over 450+ Chapters spanning 15 Regions and 130+ countries worldwide. New Members join local Chapters that offer educational and networking opportunities closer to home or Regional Chapters that encompass larger geographic areas.
YPO is also structured into regions to facilitate global opportunities. YPO members connect in all time zones, in every corner of the world, every hour of the day.
Who is it?
YPO is a not-for-profit organization governed by members, for members, who stand collectively in alignment around four core principles:
● A Community of Peers.
● Lifelong Education and Idea Exchange
● A Safe Haven of Trust, Respect and Confidentiality
● A Uniquely Personal Experience.
YPO is overseen by an international board of elected peer members who ensure that the organization stays true to its core principles and continuously pursues quality at every level of the member experience. The entire YPO Peer Network is supported by a professional management team of 250 staff, led by a chief executive officer who reports to the YPO international board