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

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

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Many “return to office” mandates and expectations started as decrees from C-suite executives, after the pandemic broadened the appeal of working from home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In recent months, Target has shuffled up its C-suite,

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

Over its 11 seasons, an assortment of C-suite lords and ladies have infiltrated the ranks of their lowest-rung laborers to appreciate how hard they grind for their bread.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026