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

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Notably, Harshbarger’s press release for her bill featured an endorsement from the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding CEO Scott Brunner. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025 At the end of his segment analyzing the developments of the last week and corporate players involved, Oliver used the opportunity to speak directly to Disney CEO Bob Iger. William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 Speakers include May Abdalla (CEO, Anagram), Jazia Hammoudi (Producer, Onassis ONX; Curator, Tribeca Immersive 2025), Gabrielle Jenks (Digital Director, Manchester International Festival) and Esteban Lecoq (Co-founder & Co-Artistic Director of AΦE and A+E Lab, Choreographer, Dancer). Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025 In a surprise move on Monday, Oracle announced that its CEO Safra Catz will step down from her role, to be replaced by co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk, previously president of Oracle’s cloud infrastructure unit, and Mike Silica, previously president of Oracle Industries. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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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