chief executive
noun
: a principal executive: such as
a
: the president of a republic
b
: the governor of a state
c
: ceo
Examples of chief executive in a Sentence
The President is the chief executive of the U.S.
Recent Examples on the Web
The decision is rooted in a response to a cultural alignment that has been building over time, said Karine Dubner, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of Brochu Walker, who acquired the company in 2013.
—
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Marc Rowan, chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, speaks during an interview on an episode of Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein in New York, April 5, 2022.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Two weeks ago, the Register reported that Emily Randle was the rising chief executive officer at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, succeeding Marcia Manker, who retired at the end of April.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In my view, the chief executive of a county government should be selected based on qualifications, management experience and the ability to run a complex organization, not on political popularity.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chief executive
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Marc Rowan, chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, speaks during an interview on an episode of Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein in New York, April 5, 2022.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Two weeks ago, the Register reported that Emily Randle was the rising chief executive officer at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, succeeding Marcia Manker, who retired at the end of April.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In my view, the chief executive of a county government should be selected based on qualifications, management experience and the ability to run a complex organization, not on political popularity.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chief executive
Cite this Entry
“Chief executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chief%20executive. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
