In business english, CEO means: Short for chief executive officer: the highest-ranking manager in a company, responsible for its overall strategy and results.
In Turkish: CEO, genel müdür, icra kurulu başkanı
How it is used
Other top titles follow the same pattern: CFO (finance), COO (operations), CTO (technology), CMO (marketing). The CEO usually reports to the board of directors. In the UK, 'managing director' is also used.
Example sentences
The CEO will announce the new strategy at the all-hands meeting.
She was promoted to CEO after ten years as CFO.
Common collocations
CEO of a company
appoint a new CEO
report to the CEO
deputy CEO
Related terms
C-suiteThe group of a company's most senior executives, whose job titles usually begin with 'chief', such as the CEO, CFO and COO.
board of directorsThe group of people elected by a company's shareholders to oversee its management and make major decisions, such as appointing the CEO.
headquartersThe main office of a company or organization, where top management works and the most important decisions are made.
report toTo have someone as your direct manager, the person who gives you work, approves your decisions and reviews your performance.
