chief executive

American  

[cheef ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ˈtʃif ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /

noun

1. the president of the United States.

   the powers of the chief executive, as granted by the Constitution.

2. the governor of a U.S. state.

   the newly elected chief executive of Rhode Island.

3. the head of a government.

   a conference attended by all the European chief executives.

4. Also called chief executive officer.  the head of an organization, company, etc..

   the chief executive of a media corporation.

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chief executive British  

noun

1. the person with overall responsibility for the efficient running of a company, organization, etc

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Etymology

Origin of chief executive

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

When he took Nike’s NKE -13.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle helm 18 months ago, Chief Executive Elliott Hill said it would take time to rehab the iconic sneaker maker.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These super apps that offer convenience are useful, but they’re also Trojan horses,” said Amy Webb, chief executive of the Future Today Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Executive Sean Connolly said he was pleased to see the company return to organic sales growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Block is well-known as the founder and chief executive officer of Muddy Waters Capital, a hedge fund and investment research firm, with a string of successful bearish bets to his name.

From MarketWatch

“By building on the structural strength of our core shell egg platform while expanding specialty eggs, egg products and prepared foods, we are enhancing the resilience and diversification of our business,” Chief Executive Sherman Miller said.

From The Wall Street Journal