English–German

“chairman of the board” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃtant͡sˌʃɛf/

Example

Der Vorstandschef leitete die Sitzung des Vorstands.

The chairman of the board led the board meeting.

Illustration for Vorstandschef (chairman of the board)

How to say “chairman of the board” in German

“Chairman of the board” in German is Vorstandschef.

The chief executive who gives direction to the group of executives running a company.

Full entry for Vorstandschef: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vorstandschef

Das Gehalt des Vorstandschefs wurde öffentlich diskutiert.

The salary of the chairman of the board was publicly discussed.

Tips for using Vorstandschef

  • The role can overlap with CEO in English, but Geschäftsführer usually names the managing director of a GmbH rather than the head of an Aktiengesellschaft's Vorstand.

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