Synonyms for

Ceo

Verb / ˈsi:ˌi:ˈəʊ / Another word for ceo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer. It is the highest-ranking executive in a company or organization who is responsible for making major decisions and managing overall operations.

Synonyms & similar words

ceo chiefexecutiveofficer chiefoperatingofficer president chairman director bigwig tycoon mogul exec boss leader chief manager administrator executive officer principal superintendent

Synonyms by register

Formal

chief executive officer managing director president director-general

Informal

boss chief head honcho top dog

Antonyms

employee worker subordinate assistant intern apprentice junior executive

Common collocations

  • new ceo
  • former ceo
  • acting ceo
  • incoming ceo
  • outgoing ceo
  • the ceo announced
  • the ceo resigned
  • the ceo's role

Word family

noun chief executive officer

Usage note

CEO is an initialism for Chief Executive Officer. It is commonly used in business contexts and is generally understood across formal and informal registers.

Example sentences

  1. The CEO of the company received a large bonus for his successful leadership.
  2. The CEO is responsible for the company's profits and losses.
  3. The new CEO has plans to expand the business into international markets.
  4. The CEO met with the board of directors to discuss the company's future.
  5. The CEO is the highest-paid employee in the company.

Quotes

  • The CEO is the curator of corporate culture. - Tom Peters
  • The CEO's job is leadership, plain and simple. - Richard Branson
  • The CEO is not the superstar, the company is. - Eric Schmidt

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