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.
managing director
Der Geschäftsführer and die Vorstandsvorsitzende can both run a company or organization. Geschäftsführer refers to responsibility for day-to-day operations, while die Vorstandsvorsitzende specifically chairs the board and represents it externally. Use the second title when this board role is meant.
Die Vorstandsvorsitzende leitet den Vorstand und vertritt ihn nach außen.
The chairwoman of the board leads the board and represents it externally.
Der Geschäftsführer leitet die laufenden Geschäfte des Unternehmens.
The managing director runs the company's day-to-day operations.
