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managing
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.
acting
Refers to the temporary or interim exercise of an office, especially in politics, until a regular successor has been determined.
Nach dem Rücktritt des Kanzlers war die Regierung nur noch geschäftsführend im Amt.
After the chancellor's resignation, the government was only acting in office.
'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.
managerial / conductive
Leitend generally refers to a leading or responsible position. Geschäftsführend is more specific and means that someone is responsible for managing and administering the ongoing affairs of a company, association, or organization. Leitend fits a general leadership role, while geschäftsführend fits this specific task.
Als geschäftsführendes Vorstandsmitglied verwaltet Nora die laufenden Geschäfte des Vereins.
As a managing board member, Nora manages the association's ongoing affairs.
Als leitendes Vorstandsmitglied trägt Nora viel Verantwortung im Verein.
As a leading board member, Nora bears a great deal of responsibility in the association.
