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managing director
The person who runs a company or organization and is responsible for day-to-day business operations.
Der Geschäftsführer hat die neue Strategie auf der Mitarbeiterversammlung vorgestellt.
The managing director presented the new strategy at the staff meeting.
The word is made up of 'das Geschäft' (business) and 'der Führer' (leader). So a 'Geschäftsführer' (managing director) is literally the person who leads the business operations of a company.
Als neuer Geschäftsführer muss er viele Entscheidungen treffen.
As the new managing director, he has to make many decisions.
In Germany, 'Geschäftsführer' (managing director) is often a legally defined position, especially in a GmbH (limited liability company). This person is officially responsible for management and represents the company externally.
Der Name des Geschäftsführers steht im Impressum der Webseite.
The name of the managing director is listed in the legal notice of the website.
Common verbs used with this role are 'jemanden zum Geschäftsführer ernennen' (to appoint someone as managing director) or 'als Geschäftsführer tätig sein' (to work as a managing director).
Sie wurde letztes Jahr zur Geschäftsführerin ernannt.
She was appointed managing director last year.
president
'der Präsident' and 'der Geschäftsführer' can both lead an organization or company. The difference is in the focus. 'der Geschäftsführer' is responsible for day-to-day business operations, meaning the practical running of the organization and everyday decisions. 'der Präsident' is more of an official or representative title in certain organizations, associations, or institutions. The words can be confused because both sound like high-level leadership positions. In companies, 'Geschäftsführer' is often more precise; in clubs or associations, 'Präsident' may be the appropriate title.
Die Geschäftsführerin prüft jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Zahlen der Firma.
The managing director checks the company's most important figures every morning.
Der Präsident des Verbandes spricht morgen mit den Mitgliedern über die neuen Pläne.
The president of the association is speaking with the members tomorrow about the new plans.