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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) A title held often by the Chairperson of the Board, or the president. The person principally responsible for the activities of a company.
Chief Executive Officer In a corporation, the highest ranking officer in the company. In smaller companies, the chief executive officer may be combined with the president (the second-highest officer). The CEO has the responsibility of setting the overarching goals of the company and ensuring that they are met. He/she often serves as a point person between the company's management and the board of directors. The CEO is usually a member of the board of directors himself/herself. Generally speaking, the smaller a firm is, the more day-to-day management responsibilities the CEO has. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Wilson, president and chief executive officer, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Quincy, Massachusetts, renamed deputy chairman. Liuzzi, president and chief executive officer of CF Industries Inc. Scott, 62, who will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the year. |
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