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

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Professionally, Lopez works as the president and CEO of Guadalupe Centers in Kansas City. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Construction on the inpatient facility will be completed in late 2026, and it is expected to open in 2027, said WellSpace CEO Jonathan Porteus. Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Future episodes will feature Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Sierra Cofounder and OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, and Accenture CEO Julie Sweet. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 The restructuring was announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja in a memo to staff Tuesday, which was obtained by Variety. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 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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