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executive

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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Michael Bellingham, chief executive of UK Pet Food, said: "The evidence informing these changes is still evolving, and much of the research underpinning this has not yet been published or widely scrutinised."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The move comes after Starboard urged the used-car retailer’s new chief executive officer, Keith Barr, to revamp its pricing framework, streamline its digital processes, and cut costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Californians funded the wildfire prevention,” Joy Chen, executive director of Every Fire Survivor’s Network, told members of the Assembly Utilities and Energy Commission on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Its chief executive Kevin McPartlin told RTÉ that the number could be five times that by Friday night, adding that 50% of the country's new supply was being kept behind barricade lines.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Clearly confused at the question, he said, “My dad's a corporate executive, and my moms a housewife. Why?”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon