B2nounbusinesswork
US/ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv/
UK/ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv/
a senior manager in a company who makes important decisions
In context
Top executives at the bank received large bonuses despite the losses.
She became the company's first female chief executive in 2023.
A marketing executive presented the new campaign to the board.
Words that go with executive
adjective + noun
- chief executiveThe chief executive apologized to customers for the data leak.
- senior executiveTwo senior executives resigned after the scandal.
- top executivesTop executives met in Singapore to discuss the merger.
noun + noun
- marketing executiveHe started as a marketing executive and is now head of sales.
- company executiveA company executive said the factory would stay open.