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Connecting to the right people, information and ideas has always been important. In today’s complex, competitive and interconnected world, it is absolutely essential for success. Great business leaders know their networks make the difference.
 

THE NETWORK THAT MATTERS MOST IS YPO.

YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) connects you with successful young chief executives in a global network unlike any other. Founded in 1950 in New York City by a young president named Ray Hickok, the organization unites approximately 18,000 business leaders in more than 100 countries around a shared mission: Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange™.
To join YPO, you must be under the age of 45 and the chief operator (CEO, managing director, president, chairman or equivalent) of a company that fulfills minimum size and revenue requirements. Upon turning 50, you “graduate” from YPO into WPO (World Presidents’ Organization), which allows you to continue reaping the benefits of the YPO experience while also recognizing that your priorities may have shifted over time.
Members say that YPO has a profound, often life-changing, effect on their lives, reflecting what Ray Hickok noted in 1950:

“YPO is first, last and always a uniquely personal experience.”

We look forward to welcoming you to the world’s most powerful network.

Fast facts

Founded: 1950
Qualifying age: under 45
Qualifying title: CEO, President, Chairman, Managing Director (or equivalent)
# of members: 18,000 (YPO and WPO)
# of local chapters: 370
# of countries: 110

Worldwide Member Company Stats

Annual Revenue per Company (median): US$45 million
Combined Annual Revenue: US$5.4 trillion
# of Employees per Company (median): 240
Combined # of Employees: 15 million