: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business

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Kate Marshall, president and CEO of the Plaza District Council business group, told the commission that the Symphony’s proposal has potential. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 The move formally concludes the multiyear sales process for Vox Media, which had been steered by CEO Jim Bankoff since 2009. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Pauley will be based in New York and report to PMC Chairman & CEO Jay Penske and PMC President Craig Perreault. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026 ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of CEO was in 1914

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“CEO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CEO. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the executive with the chief decision-making power in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

Legal Definition

CEO

noun
: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

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