die Hauptgeschäftsführerin
Translation
female chief executive officer, female CEO, female general manager
Examples
Die Hauptgeschäftsführerin leitet das Unternehmen.
The female CEO leads the company.
Grammar Patterns
to work as ((a sth.)) to work as a CEO She works as the CEO.
Similar Words
Direktorin (female director), Präsidentin (female president)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt-' (chief), 'Geschäft' (business), 'führer' (leader, from 'führen' - to lead), and the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: The 'chief' (Haupt) person who 'leads' (führt) the 'business' (Geschäft), and is female ('-in').