chief executive officer

Chief executive officers hold the highest ranking in a pyramidal corporate structure. They are able to hold a complete idea of the functioning of the business, its departments, risks, and stakeholders. They analyse different kinds of information and create links among them for decision-making purposes. They serve as a communication link with the board of directors for reporting and implementation of the overall strategy.

Alternative Labels

senior executive officer

chairman

CEO

managing director

president

Regulatory Aspect

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http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- airport chief executive

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

lead managers of company departments strive for company growth shape corporate culture develop revenue generation strategies develop organisational policies plan medium to long term objectives make strategic business decisions conclude business agreements show an exemplary leading role in an organisation develop business plans shape organisational teams based on competencies develop company strategies assume responsibility for the management of a business define organisational standards negotiate with stakeholders interpret financial statements analyse business objectives liaise with shareholders imprint visionary aspirations into the business management establish collaborative relations track key performance indicators integrate shareholders' interests in business plans integrate strategic foundation in daily performance analyse financial performance of a company

Essential Knowledge

marketing management company policies business process modelling financial management financial statements

Optional Skills and Competences

develop professional network show intercultural awareness disseminate general corporate information define the corporate structure implement improvements in airport operations speak different languages prepare airport emergency plans apply airport standards and regulations describe the financial situation of a region implement strategic planning build international relations abide by business ethical code of conducts keep updated on the political landscape collaborate in company's daily operations apply import strategies apply export strategies interact with the board of directors ensure lawful business operations follow the statutory obligations evaluate performance of organisational collaborators provide assistance to airport users impart business plans to collaborators evaluate budgets identify airport safety hazards manage relationships with stakeholders implement operational business plans implement airport emergency plans motivate employees manage publicly traded companies

Optional Knowledge

mergers and acquisitions joint ventures business law airport planning airport environmental regulations airport operating environment international trade subsidiary operations

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6c3fd65e-2d24-47d8-bc22-9e93512bdcc2

Status

released

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