What is the full form of CEO?

CEO: Chief Executive Officer

The full form of CEO is “Chief Executive Officer“. CEO is the most senior corporate officer or administrator in an organization especially in an independent legal entity such as a company or nonprofit institution. CEO is also referred to as the chief administrator, or just chief executive (CE). In some companies, the CEO is also referred to as MD or ED. Specifically, MD is used in British English and CEO is used in American English. Both can be referred to as synonyms. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a corporation or company directly reports to the chairman or board of directors and is responsible for maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the share price, market share, revenues or another element.

CEO Responsibilities

1. Board Administration and Support

Support the operation and administration of the Board by advising and providing information to Board members, communication between the Board and employees, and evaluating and supporting the Company.

2. Evaluating Performance

Evaluate company’s financial, operational, and sales and marketing structures to plan for continual improvements and a continual increase of operating efficiencies.

3. Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management

Recommends annual budgets for Board approval and judiciously manages the organization’s resources within those budget guidelines in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

4. Human Resource Management

Effectively manages the organization’s human resources in accordance with authorized personnel policies and procedures that are fully consistent with current laws and regulations.

5. Community and Public Relations

Participating in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the CEO’s leadership skills, the organization’s reputation, and the organization’s potential for success.

6. Fundraising

Planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies for raising funds, submitting proposals, and including fundraising records and documentation.

7. Increase Shareholder Value

Looking at potential acquisitions or the sale of the company under circumstances that will enhance shareholder value.

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