chief executive

compound noun8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
former chief executive8.2

Refers to the person who previously held the position.

current chief executive8.0

Refers to the person presently holding the position.

interim chief executive6.8

Serving as chief executive for a temporary period.

acting chief executive6.5

Serving temporarily as chief executive.

outgoing chief executive6.0

The chief executive who is about to leave the position.

joint chief executive5.5

One of two or more people sharing the role of chief executive.

appoint chief executive7.8

To officially choose someone to be the chief executive.

name chief executive7.2

To announce the name of the person who will be the chief executive.