chief of staff

Meaning

The senior official responsible for managing the daily operations, staff, and communication flow of a high-level executive or organization.

Examples

• The new chief of staff implemented a strict schedule for all cabinet meetings.
• As the chief of staff, she acts as the primary gatekeeper for the CEO's time.

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃiːf əv ˈstæf/

Synonyms of chief of staff

Words with a similar meaning to chief of staff:

• aide
• advisor
• gatekeeper
• right-hand person