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

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In the investing space, the boss of the world’s biggest investor, Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tagen, told CNBC he was surprised by how muted the market action has been to the war, saying he is concerned by the long term impact of higher oil prices. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026 In a wide-ranging interview with Politico in Brussels, published on Tuesday, the Netflix Co-CEO was keen to discuss new efforts by the EU to regulate the media industry, but appeared eager to put the story of Netflix’s unsuccessful WBD bid to bed. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 Resy is trying to expand beyond reservations through a high-tech makeover that should provide owners more personalized data and give customers improved recommendations, said CEO Pablo Rivero. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026 Charlotte is part of the airline’s long-term network strategy, serving as a key market for business and leisure demand to and from Abu Dhabi and beyond, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said in an interview with The Charlotte Observer. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 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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