Occupation: Chief Executives

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

11-1011.00 | 31 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Vice President (EVP)
  • Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
  • President
Core Tasks (20)
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
  • Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
  • Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
  • Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
  • Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
  • Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
  • Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
  • Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
  • Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
  • Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
  • Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
  • Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
  • Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
  • Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
  • Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
  • Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
  • Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
Supplemental Tasks (11)
  • Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.
  • Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.
  • Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.
  • Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
  • Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
  • Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.
  • Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
  • Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
  • Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
  • Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
  • Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.