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C-suite

American  

[see-sweet] / ˈsiˌswit /

adjective

1. noting or relating to executives at the C-level, the highest management level in an organization.

   C-suite leadership.

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noun

1. the top executives in an organization, considered collectively.

   decision-making by the C-suite.

Usage

What does C-suite mean? C-suite refers to the group of highest-level executive positions within a corporation or organization, also known as C-level positions.

Etymology

Origin of C-suite

First recorded in 1990–95

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C-suite

Private equity is abstract by design; the role of these firms is hard to figure for anyone outside of the C-suite.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

My brain furnished the room immediately: C-suite office.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

“The C-suite must deliver on what it promises about AI or any other topic mentioned on a call,” he continued.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

One frequent topic of discussion we have with CFOs and C-suite leaders is how they manage and retain talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

At larger companies, the rapid rise has moved decisions around health benefits from the domain of human-resources executives into the C-suite, said Mike Pasterick, North America health-solutions leader at Aon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026