CEO
Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of CEO
First recorded in 1910–15; originally Australian
Example Sentences
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Speaking to the German newspaper Bild, Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla said "we are now trying to get the trains into stations so that travellers can disembark", according to Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Argentum AI’s CEO believes Nvidia chips retain at least 25% of their cost after five years and are optimized for inference.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
But in reality, it’s soft skills that are critical for navigating the workplace in the age of AI, says Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
The $100-million-plus CEO is back with a bang, just a year after nine-figure pay packages seemed to be fading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
One of my first opportunities was being asked to give the keynote speech for the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association, the CEO of which I had met at the White House.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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