Chief executive

Chief executive

Chief executives provide the overall direction for a company or organisation to make sure it operates effectively.

Also known as

CEO, managing director, executive director

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Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to lead others, work well under pressure and make decisions

Typical tasks

  • Oversee business strategies and operations
  • Make sure organisations follow laws
  • Report to stakeholders and board members
  • Direct organisational projects and services
  • Develop policies and programmes
  • Manage risks and consult staff
  • Represent organisations at events
  • Work with human resources to improve staffing

Salary information

$50K-$630K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$212K-$537K$630K

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