Chief Executive Officer

duties and responsibilities

As the highest-ranking executive in a company or organization, the CEO is primarily responsible for leading the company or organization and making major decisions for the organization. Other duties include:

• Act as the figurative head of the organization when communicating with stockholders, government entities and the general public.
• Lead the development of the organization’s long- and short-term strategies.
• Manage overall operations and make major decisions affecting the organization.
• Manage the organization’s resources.
• Negotiate or approve agreements and contracts for the organization.
• Manage company organizational structure.
• Communicate with the board of directors.
• Assess and minimize risks to the company.
• Set strategic goals.
• Provide company-wide leadership.
• Serve as the company’s primary spokesperson.
• Identify and address companywide problems.
• Develop and uphold the company’s culture and mission/vision.
• Implement strategic plans by working with senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate and track the success of the company in reaching its goals.