CEO: meaning, definitions and examples
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business
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and corporate operations.
Synonyms
chief executive, executive director, president.
Examples of usage
- The CEO of the company announced a new strategic plan.
- The CEO is in charge of setting the company's direction and vision.
- The CEO's decision to expand into new markets was well-received by shareholders.
Translations
Translations of the word "CEO" in other languages:
๐ต๐น CEO
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช CEO
- Geschรคftsfรผhrer
- Vorstandsvorsitzender
๐ฎ๐ฉ CEO
๐บ๐ฆ CEO
๐ต๐ฑ CEO
๐ฏ๐ต CEO
๐ซ๐ท CEO
๐ช๐ธ CEO
๐น๐ท CEO
๐ฐ๐ท CEO
๐ธ๐ฆ CEO
๐จ๐ฟ CEO
๐ธ๐ฐ CEO
๐จ๐ณ CEO
๐ธ๐ฎ CEO
๐ฎ๐ธ CEO
๐ฐ๐ฟ CEO
๐ฌ๐ช CEO
๐ฆ๐ฟ CEO
๐ฒ๐ฝ CEO
Etymology
The term CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It became more widely used as corporations grew in size and complexity, requiring a single individual to oversee the entire operation. The role of the CEO has evolved over time, reflecting changes in corporate governance and management practices.
See also: CEOs.