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

Example Sentences

The stock has bounced around on all the C-suite action.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Such editorial tensions manifested publicly, through conspicuous C-suite churn.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

C-suite rationales, real or exaggerated, make little difference to those most affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Another C-suite executive, Chief Financial Officer Jere Thompson, sold $136,260 worth of shares on March 6, which he acquired in 2024 through equity compensation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

The exits have Ed Bastian reshuffling the C-suite as he enters his second decade as Delta’s chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026