chief executive
noun
: a principal executive: such as
a
: the president of a republic
b
: the governor of a state
c
: ceo
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The President is the chief executive of the U.S.
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Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Analysts have also been speculating that Nike may put Converse up for sale, although chief executive officer Elliott is bullish in saying that won’t happen.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Bob Mumgaard is an engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Commonwealth Fusion Systems and serves as its chief executive officer.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Pam Kramer, the chief executive of the Kansas City organizing committee, has marveled over the past week at the lengths that Argentina fans have gone to support the three-time World Cup champions, including the trio that cycled their way to Kansas City in time for the opening match.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Analysts have also been speculating that Nike may put Converse up for sale, although chief executive officer Elliott is bullish in saying that won’t happen.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Bob Mumgaard is an engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Commonwealth Fusion Systems and serves as its chief executive officer.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Pam Kramer, the chief executive of the Kansas City organizing committee, has marveled over the past week at the lengths that Argentina fans have gone to support the three-time World Cup champions, including the trio that cycled their way to Kansas City in time for the opening match.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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“Chief executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chief%20executive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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