Chief Executives

What Chief Executives do

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Industry Areas:

Finance and Business