executive secretary

noun

1. a secretary with independent administrative responsibilities who assists an executive in a business firm.
2. an official who directs the business operations of an organization, especially a nonprofit one.

Word History and Origins

Origin of executive secretary¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Astrid Schomaker, executive secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, said through such gatherings governments, NGOs and scientists could share knowledge and resources.

From BBC

“The report’s findings are stark but not surprising,” said Simon Stiell, executive secretary of UN Climate Change.

From BBC

It’s where she was promoted to a full-time job with the county and then promoted again to an executive secretary.

From Los Angeles Times

“Today’s report shows that governments combined are taking baby steps to avert the climate crisis,” said Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the U.N. climate change agency.

From New York Times

Sister Patricia Murray, executive secretary of the main umbrella group of women’s religious orders, provided an update on the status of discussions halfway through the Vatican’s nearly month-long synod, or meeting.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• assistant
• clerk