chairwoman of the board
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chairwoman of the board
The female person who chairs the board of a stock corporation, association, or other organization and represents it externally. Corresponds to the position of a female CEO.
Die neue Vorstandsvorsitzende stellte auf der Pressekonferenz die zukünftige Strategie des Unternehmens vor.
The new chairwoman of the board presented the company's future strategy at the press conference.
This long word is a chain of three parts: 'Vorstand' (executive board), 'Vorsitz' (chairmanship), and '-ende' (indicating a person). So it literally describes the person who holds the chair of the board.
Als Vorstandsvorsitzende trägt sie eine große Verantwortung.
As chairwoman of the board, she carries great responsibility.
The ending '-vorsitzende' derives from the verb 'vorsitzen' (to chair). A person who chairs is 'der/die Vorsitzende' (the chairperson). Here it specifies whose chairmanship she has: that of the board.
Die Vorstandsvorsitzende leitet die wöchentliche Sitzung.
The chairwoman of the board leads the weekly meeting.
This term is a formal, official job title from business and association contexts. It is used for the highest-ranking position on the board of an organization.
Die Vorstandsvorsitzende des Automobilkonzerns gab ein Interview.
The chairwoman of the board of the automobile group gave an interview.
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'die Vorsitzende' and 'die Vorstandsvorsitzende' both refer to a woman in a leadership role. 'Vorsitzende' is the more general term. She can lead an association, a party, a meeting, or a commission. 'Vorstandsvorsitzende' is more specific: she is at the head of a board and often represents it externally, for example in a company or organization. The words can be confused because both have to do with leadership and chairing. If you are talking generally about the female head of a meeting or association, 'Vorsitzende' fits. If the board is specifically meant, 'Vorstandsvorsitzende' is more precise.
Die Vorstandsvorsitzende hat auf der Pressekonferenz die neue Strategie erklärt.
The chairwoman of the board explained the new strategy at the press conference.
Die Vorsitzende eröffnet die Sitzung und begrüßt die neuen Mitglieder.
The chairwoman opens the meeting and welcomes the new members.