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chief executive

[cheef ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ˈtʃif ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /


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John Parker, chief executive of the Arboricultural Association, said it was "really positive" to see the council recognising the benefits trees bring to communities and the importance of "best practice in their care".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This is world-class geology,” said Rafael Moreno, chief executive of Australian-listed miner Viridis, one of several companies developing projects in southeastern Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Albert Manzone, a Perrigo director, has taken over as interim president and chief executive officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Cook said that some of his greatest highlights as chief executive have been at events such as Apple’s developers conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In 1943—the same year that saw North Carolina’s chief executive assuring citizens that both races found segregation “sound and sensible”—a sixteen-year-old black Durham high school student challenged the ordinance.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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