Standard Synonyms
Executive director
General manager
Managing director
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
President
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
General Manager
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
President
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Industry-specific Synonyms
Head honcho
Big kahuna
Top dog
Antonyms
Underling
Worker
Peon
Servant
Lackey
Minion
Meaning
The CEO of a company is its highest-ranking executive.
Definition
The CEO is the chief executive officer of a company, responsible for running the company and making major decisions.
Example Sentences
He was recently appointed CEO of the company.
As CEO, she is responsible for the company’s overall performance.
The CEO said that the company was doing well.
The board of directors has appointed a new CEO.
The CEO of the company is resigning.