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

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But its design has allowed for cooler conditions, Ryan Johnson, co-founder and CEO, told ABC News. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 The backstory South African hotelier Analjit Singh (founder and CEO of the Leeu Collection) bought the hillside property in 2017 thereby launching the latest chapter in its long history. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 But for an industry that has historically feared executive authority could deal a major blow to the drug’s legality, the moves are a step in the opposite direction, says Ben Kovler, founder and CEO of cannabis firm Green Thumb Industries. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Emanuel is executive chair and CEO of TKO, which owns the UFC, WWE, IMG and PBR, among other assets. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 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 25 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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