der Generaldirektor
Translation
Director General, General Manager, CEO
Examples
Der Generaldirektor leitet das Unternehmen.
The Director General manages the company.
Er wurde zum neuen Generaldirektor ernannt.
He was appointed as the new Director General.
Grammar Patterns
to be appointed (as) Director General Er wurde zum Generaldirektor ernannt.
Similar Words
Geschäftsführer, Vorstandsvorsitzender, CEO
Etymology
A compound of 'General' (general, overall) and 'Direktor' (director). It signifies a director with overall responsibility.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'General' from the army who is also a 'Director' of a company – the top leader.