CEO / chair of the board
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CEO
The person who leads the executive board of a company or organization and holds the highest position in management. Often used synonymously with CEO (Chief Executive Officer).
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende präsentierte die Jahresbilanz auf der Hauptversammlung.
The CEO presented the annual financial statement at the general meeting.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Vorstand' (executive board), the linking 's,' and 'Vorsitzender' (person who chairs something). So it literally describes the person who chairs the executive board.
Der neue Vorstandsvorsitzende hat große Pläne für das Unternehmen.
The new CEO has big plans for the company.
Although it is a noun, 'Vorsitzender' (chairperson) is declined like an adjective. This also applies to the compound. Pay attention to the endings, especially in the genitive and dative.
Die Rede des Vorstandsvorsitzenden war sehr inspirierend.
The CEO's speech was very inspiring.
This term belongs to the formal language of business and organizations. In everyday use, especially in the press, the English abbreviation 'CEO' is often used.
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende eines DAX-Konzerns verdient oft mehrere Millionen Euro.
The CEO of a DAX-listed corporation often earns several million euros.
chairperson
'der Vorsitzende' and 'der Vorstandsvorsitzender' both refer to a person who leads a group or organization. 'der Vorsitzende' is more general and fits, for example, an association, a party, a meeting, or a committee. 'der Vorstandsvorsitzender' is more specific: it refers to the person at the head of an executive board, especially in a company or larger organization. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with leadership. As a simple guide: for an association or a meeting, people usually say 'der Vorsitzende'; for the top management of a company, 'der Vorstandsvorsitzende' is more likely.
Nach der Krise erklärte der Vorstandsvorsitzende den neuen Plan des Unternehmens.
After the crisis, the CEO explained the company's new plan.
Der Vorsitzende des Vereins eröffnet die Sitzung um 18 Uhr.
The chairperson of the association opens the meeting at 6 p.m.