Our Organization
YPO is governed by members and supported by professional staff. The YPO International Board is elected annually and works directly with the organization’s Chief Executive Officer to meet members’ needs.

International Board of Directors
The International Board of Directors is YPO's governing body. Headed by an elected International Chairman, the board is comprised of 12 regional Elected Directors, together with up to 8 non-elected Directors. The Board of Directors may also include a reasonable number of non-voting Directors as determined by the Board of Directors. The board develops and maintains the organization's long-term vision
and strategy, sets broad policy and assures that the organization can implement strategic moves.

Regions
To better manage the diverse programs and activities YPO offers its members, YPO has established geographical Regions, whose officers oversee Regional and Chapter activities within the Region. They are devoted to monitoring Chapter health and creating networking and education opportunities on a regional basis.

Chapters
Chapters, the fundamental unit of YPO, are autonomous entities whose officers implement programs to provide members with meaningful and relevant education and peer networking opportunities. Chapter gatherings, held about 10 times a year, cover business topics, personal development and community issues, and include visits to member businesses.