YPO launches a new European Chapter in Rome, Italy

YPO's global organization continues to expand in Europe

ROME, 16 March 2017 - YPO , the premier leadership organization of chief executives in the world, has launched a new chapter in the capital of Italy, expanding its network to 44 individual chapters serving more than 2,575 members in Europe and further extending the largest global platform for chief executives to engage, learn and grow in the world.

YPO Rome is the fourth chapter in Italy and the 73 ^rd chapter in Europe, representing a global community of leaders committed to the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange ^TM . More than 400 chapters around the world form the foundation of the organization, providing members with educational and networking opportunities. The YPO experience takes on a broader dimension when members connect at the regional and international levels. YPO's 15 regions sponsor conferences and educational programs, while international events provide the ultimate opportunity to connect with a global group of peers.

"The creation of YPO Rome opens opportunities for members in Italy to harness the knowledge, influence and trust of the most influential and innovative business leaders around the world to inspire personal, business, family and community growth," said Scott Mordell, CEO of YPO . "In today's complex, competitive and interconnected world, business leaders know their networks make the difference. The network that significantly impacts these leaders is YPO."

While chapters form the foundation of the YPO experience, members can access YPO's vast global network and connect across all time zones, in every corner of the world, every hour of the day. They can engage through an array of personal development events, business education offerings, industry roundtables, cultural immersion experiences and network learning opportunities.

Massimo Bello, CEO at wekiwi.it, Chapter Chair and Founder of YPO Rome said, "YPO is a unique, one-of-a-kind organization that offers a network with international reach and a high-value experience. I am really honored to be the Founder of YPO Rome. YPO has taught me the importance of continuously learning as well as the value of peer group idea exchange."

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About YPO The premier leadership organization of chief executives in the world.

YPO is the global platform for chief executives to engage, learn and grow. YPO members harness the knowledge, influence and trust of the world's most influential and innovative business leaders to inspire business, personal, family and community impact.

Today, YPO empowers more than 24,000 members in more than 130 countries, diversified among industries and types of businesses. Altogether, YPO member-run companies employ more than 15 million people and generate USD6 trillion in annual revenues.

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