The Chief Executive is the highest executive officer in a company, rather like the captain of a ship. He or she is accountable to the company's Board of Directors and is frequently a member of that Board. The Chief Executive participates in setting strategy with the Board and other officers and is responsible for the tactics in meeting the company's goals. Known in the USA as the Chief Executive Officer or CEO.
the person with overall responsibility for ensuring that the daily operations of an organization run efficiently and for carrying out strategic plans. The chief executive of an organization normally sits on the board of directors. In a limited company, the chief executive is usually known as a managing director.
the Principal Officer of The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand appointed by the Council.
The Chief Executive is the appointed head (and usually the designated Accounting Officer) of an executive agency, such as The Pension Service.