CEO
Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of CEO
First recorded in 1910–15; originally Australian
Example Sentences
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Founder and CEO Nilam Ganenthiran declined to disclose Beacon’s valuation, but said it had increased substantially from the $1 billion the company cited at its $250 million Series B round in November.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
When asked about the effort, Krantz, the WOW CEO, did not directly confirm involvement but also did not deny it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In an interview, CEO Daniel Herz told Barron’s that the company is capital-light—he lets others take the risk of drilling wells and predicting prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Wadhwani is the former CEO of AppDynamics, and is currently president of Adobe’s creativity and productivity unit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
At the end of 2007, Bear Stearns had nevertheless invited Eisman to a warm and fuzzy meet and greet with their new CEO, Alan Schwartz.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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