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Describes the function or position responsible for leading and managing the ongoing business of a company, association, or organization.
Der geschäftsführende Vorstand entscheidet über die neue Strategie.
The managing board decides on the new strategy.
'Geschäftsführend' is the present participle, derived from the activity 'die Geschäfte führen' (to run/manage the business). It therefore describes a person or institution that performs this leadership function.
Er ist der geschäftsführende Partner der Anwaltskanzlei.
He is the managing partner of the law firm.
The context shows the exact meaning. In connection with companies and associations, it means regular management. In a political context, it describes a caretaker government that remains in office only until a new government is elected or formed.
Der geschäftsführende Direktor präsentierte die Jahresbilanz.
The managing director presented the annual financial statement.
In a business context, the word is often part of fixed job titles. Particularly common are 'geschäftsführender Gesellschafter' (managing partner/shareholder) or 'geschäftsführender Vorstand' (managing board member/board).
Als geschäftsführender Gesellschafter trägt er eine hohe Verantwortung.
As managing partner, he bears a high level of responsibility.
In politics, the phrase 'geschäftsführend im Amt sein' (to be acting in office/to remain in office in a caretaker capacity) is often used. This emphasizes the temporary nature of holding the office.
Bis zur Bildung einer neuen Koalition ist der Minister nur geschäftsführend im Amt.
Until a new coalition is formed, the minister is only acting in office.
leading
'führend' and 'geschäftsführend' sound similar, but they focus on different things. 'führend' means that someone or something is very important, successful, or at the top in a particular field. It can also mean that someone has an important role in a group or project. 'geschäftsführend', on the other hand, is used for a specific function: a person manages the ongoing business of a company, association, or organization. In politics, it can also mean that someone holds an office only temporarily. The risk of confusion comes from 'führend' appearing in both words. As a practical rule: 'führend' describes rank or influence, while 'geschäftsführend' describes a management function or acting in an office on an interim basis.
Nach dem Rücktritt übernimmt Frau Keller geschäftsführend die Leitung des Vereins.
After the resignation, Ms. Keller takes over as acting head of the association.
Das Unternehmen ist in Europa führend bei Solaranlagen.
The company is a leader in solar systems in Europe.