chief executive

noun
UK: /ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv/
US: /ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzekjʌtɪv/

  1. The person who is in charge of a company or organization.

    1. The chief executive gave a speech.
    2. The chief executive outlined plans to improve the company's performance next year.

  2. The main leader of a government, like a president or prime minister.

    1. The chief executive made a big decision.
    2. The chief executive is responsible for making key policy decisions for the country.

Synonyms

ceo leader head chief boss president managing director
chief executive adjective

  1. Relating to the person who manages a company or organization.

    1. The chief executive office is here.
    2. The chief executive officer's leadership style is crucial for company culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chief executive" in English means: The person who is in charge of a company or organization., The main leader of a government, like a president or prime minister..

The phonetic transcription of "chief executive" is /ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv/ in British English and /ˌtʃiːf ɪɡˈzekjʌtɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chief executive": ceo, leader, head, chief, boss, president, managing director.

Example usage of "chief executive": "The chief executive gave a speech.". More examples on the page.