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Does CEO mean owner?

By Zippia Team - Dec. 17, 2021

No, CEO does not mean owner. A CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, is typically the highest functioning executive position within a company. However, CEOs are often given their job by a board of stakeholders or its owner(s). There are instances where a company owner, especially a startup, may act as the company's CEO.

Some CEOs may continue to buy or inherit several shares or purchase the company outright if the owners or board of stakeholders sells it.

CEOs may also be referred to as the "president" of a company, depending on the company structure. However, they still are not considered the company's owner unless they have bought a majority of the shares or sold the company outright by the owner(s).

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