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

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In the latest example, Euclid Power, a New York startup that helps renewables developers tackle mountains of bureaucratic paperwork, will acquire the AI platform Thresh, Euclid CEO Jacob Sandry told Semafor. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 During the analyst call, Imax CEO Richard Gelfond gave a health update after taking a temporary medical leave to undergo treatment for pneumonia. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 At that time, John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become Apple’s next CEO. Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 Hometown Soccer will be led by CEO Tom Glick, former chief commercial officer of City Football Group, and president Chris Klein, a former MLS player and executive with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 May. 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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