der Vorstandsvorsitzende, –
CEO · Chief Executive Officer
Diese Person leitet die Führung eines großen Unternehmens und trifft wichtige Entscheidungen für die Firma.
The German word "Vorstandsvorsitzende" is a noun that means "chairperson of the board" or "CEO". It is made up of three parts: "Vorstand" (board of directors), "Vorsitz" (chairmanship), and the suffix "-ende" (indicating a person). Therefore, "Vorstandsvorsitzende" literally translates to "chairperson of the board".
Similar words in German include "Geschäftsführer" (managing director), "Direktor" (director), and "Präsident" (president).
Differences:
- Geschäftsführer: This term is often used for the managing director of a company and emphasizes the role of handling the daily business operations.
- Direktor: This term can be broader and apply to any director-level position across various types of organizations, not limited to companies.
- Präsident: This term is generally used for the head of an organization or association, and less often for corporate titles compared to English.
"Vorstandsvorsitzende" specifically denotes the top executive within the context of a board, often in more formal, corporate settings.
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Examples
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende leitet die Sitzung.noun
The CEO chairs the meeting.
Heute führt der Vorstandsvorsitzende das Team durch die Besprechung.noun
Today the Chief Executive Officer leads the team through the meeting.
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