PRIORAT (October 18, 2017) In the fall of 1950, YPO founder Ray Hickok laid the groundwork to create a unique organization for chief executive peers. His invitation to other young presidents in New York City brought together 20 leaders as the first members of Young Presidents’ Organization. Sixty-seven years later, YPO has more than more than 25,000 members who come together in cities around the world, from Dubai to Dallas, Los Angeles to London, Sao Paolo to Singapore.