der Vorstandsvorsitzende
Translation
CEO (Chief Executive Officer), chairman of the board, president
Examples
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende leitet die Sitzung.
The chairman of the board is leading the meeting.
Sie wurde zur neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden gewählt.
She was elected as the new chairwoman of the board.
Grammar Patterns
zum Vorstandsvorsitzenden ernannt werden to be appointed CEO He was appointed the new CEO.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschäftsführer (managing director), Präsident (president), CEO
Etymology
A compound of 'Vorstand' (executive board) and 'Vorsitzender' (chairman). Literally 'board chairman'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Vorstand' (board) + 'Vorsitzender' (chairman). It's a very literal and descriptive term.