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chief executive

noun

Meaning

The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for overall management and decision-making.

Examples

The chief executive officer announced record profits for the third quarter.
She has been the chief executive of the organization for over ten years.

Synonyms: leader, manager, director, president, CEO

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chief executive (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv

Definition

The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for overall management and decision-making.

Examples

The chief executive officer announced record profits for the third quarter.
She has been the chief executive of the organization for over ten years.
Investors are eager to hear the chief executive's vision for the company's future.

How to Use chief executive

chief executive officer (collocation): The full title for the highest-ranking executive. — "The CEO, or chief executive officer, is responsible for the company's overall direction."
chief executive of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the organization or entity the chief executive leads. — "She became the chief executive of the non-profit organization in 2018."

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