Welcome to 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 19,000 business leaders in 110 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.
View and download the YPO fact sheet.
Fast facts
Founded: 1950
Qualifying age: under 45
Qualifying title: CEO, President, Chairman, Managing Director (or equivalent)
# of members: 19,000 (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: more than US$6 trillion
# of Employees per Company (median): 240
Combined # of Employees: more than 16 million
Become a Member of YPO
Do you qualify for YPO? Review membership criteria and download a preliminary application.
Meet Our Members
No matter where you live or do business, YPO membership creates a common bond. Find out why YPO is the most powerful network in the world for business leaders. Watch the video and read testimonials.