decision-maker
noun
de·ci·sion-mak·er
di-ˈsi-zhən-ˌmā-kər 
variants
or less commonly decision maker
plural decision-makers also decision makers
: someone who is known or primarily responsible for making decisions
a good decision-maker
one of the company's key/top decision makers
However, this does not permit corrections personnel or a warden to automatically assume the role of the patient's medical decision-maker.—
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The findings are based on a survey of 250 CFOs, treasurers, and senior finance decision-makers at North American companies that have a market cap of $50 million to $1 billion.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2024
Financial decisions in households: Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions, and 95% of women will be the primary financial decision-maker in their households at some point in their lives.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
To find the missing 30%, filmmakers and producers will have one-on-one meetings with decision-makers, from financiers to post-production houses.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: The Institute is part of Dow Jones' mandate to become the go-to destination for business leaders and decision-makers, beyond high-quality news subscriptions to its outlets, such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily and Financial News.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2024
Financial decisions in households: Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions, and 95% of women will be the primary financial decision-maker in their households at some point in their lives.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
To find the missing 30%, filmmakers and producers will have one-on-one meetings with decision-makers, from financiers to post-production houses.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Zoom out: The Institute is part of Dow Jones' mandate to become the go-to destination for business leaders and decision-makers, beyond high-quality news subscriptions to its outlets, such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily and Financial News.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Decision-maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-maker. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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