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chief executive

[cheef ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ˈtʃif ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /


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Schulman was appointed chief executive in July 2024 after former CEO Jonathan Akeroyd left the group following weak results that some investors blamed in part on poor strategy.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang has been lobbying for a long time for the ability to export advanced semiconductor chips to China in the face of opposition from both Washington and Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey described it as a "huge moment".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Eddie Ghabour, the chief executive of Key Advisors Wealth Management, said retail investors can also copy an approach that portfolio managers take.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Perhaps following the lead of the state’s chief executive, Durham first used the bureaucratic device that could be called “Death by Committee.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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