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.

ESCO Code

1120.3

NACE Code

70.1 - Activities of head offices

Alternative Labels

company executive director

senior executive officer

chairman

CEO

managing director

president

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

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

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

Essential Knowledge

business process modelling company policies financial management financial statements marketing management

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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