YPO / WPO Canada (Young President's Organization / World President's Organization)
Executive Offices10001+ Employees
YPO / WPO Canada operates as the Canadian arm of a global network of chief executives. As part of the Young Presidents’ Organization and its successor, the World Presidents’ Organization, the network connects about 20,000 peers and their families across more than 120 countries. Its mission centers on developing better leaders through education and idea exchange, offering members access to unique experiences, high-caliber resources, alliances with leading learning institutions, and specialized networks to advance business, community, and personal leadership. Historically, YPO traces its origins to 1950, with members transitioning at age 50 to WPO, which was established in 1970 by former YPO members. Recent developments include a 2025 strategic partnership with the XPRIZE Foundation to catalyze innovation and impact.