Cathy Mason serves as Events Director at Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a global leadership community of more than 38,000 CEOs across 120+ countries. She
leads the strategy and execution of more than 200 global events annually, delivering high-impact experiences that advance leadership development and peer engagement worldwide. With deep expertise in event strategy, long-range planning, and experience design, Cathy aligns complex global programs with organizational goals and member needs.
Her career includes senior leadership roles directing international medical congresses, C-suite leadership forums, and global semiconductor summits, overseeing events from executive gatherings to conferences of 10,000+ attendees. Cathy is widely recognized for her industry leadership, serving on global advisory boards and helping shape pandemic-era event standards and accredited education. A former President of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and former PCMA Board member, she has received numerous industry honors for her leadership and volunteer contributions. Cathy and her husband Mike reside in Traverse City.