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.
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For nearly a decade until 2024, India was one of the best-performing markets, according to Nitin Jain, chief executive and director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Singapore.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Despite his high expectations, the chief executive has expressed concerns about holding the fight outdoors during the summer, as several environmental factors could affect the athletic performance of its participants.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Alongside them are Inès de la Fressange; creative directors Lolita Jacobs and Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone; visual artist Théo Mercier; former fashion and luxury consultant Jean-Jacques Picart; Ami Paris chief executive officer Nicolas Santi-Weil, and writer and critic Sophie Fontanel.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Chris Hart, president and chief executive officer said the company outgrew its space in Pine Bluff and needs additional resources to expand operations in North America.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Despite his high expectations, the chief executive has expressed concerns about holding the fight outdoors during the summer, as several environmental factors could affect the athletic performance of its participants.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Alongside them are Inès de la Fressange; creative directors Lolita Jacobs and Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone; visual artist Théo Mercier; former fashion and luxury consultant Jean-Jacques Picart; Ami Paris chief executive officer Nicolas Santi-Weil, and writer and critic Sophie Fontanel.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Chris Hart, president and chief executive officer said the company outgrew its space in Pine Bluff and needs additional resources to expand operations in North America.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
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“Chief executive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chief%20executive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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