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CEO

American  
Or C.E.O.

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer: the head of an organization, company, etc.

CEO British  

abbreviation

  1. chief executive officer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of CEO

First recorded in 1910–15; originally Australian

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Sunday, June 1, marks the premiere of “Duck Dynasty: The Revival,” centering Duck Commander CEO Willie Robertson as the patriarch in a “guided reality” series about his family’s hunting gear empire.

From Salon

In the past few months, Arton Capital has seen a material increase in new inquiries from the U.S. about programs offering residence or citizenship in other countries, according to CEO Armand Arton.

From Barron's

And United CEO Scott Kirby has said that passengers who fly frequently with the carrier are essential to its financial success.

From MarketWatch

“Lemonade’s move is an endorsement of Tesla ‌CEO Elon Musk’s claims that the company’s vehicle technology is safer than human drivers, despite concerns flagged by regulators and safety experts,” reads part of the news release.

From Barron's

Top tech CEOs and executives emphasized that underlying fundamentals remain strong.

From Barron's

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