President vs. CEO — What's the Difference?

One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting.

(aviation) CEO

The chief executive of a republic.

The corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)

The chief executive officer of the United States, with powers as determined by the US Constitution.

The chief officer of a branch of government, corporation, board of trustees, university, or similar body.

The head of state of a republic.

In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.

Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.

A person presiding over a meeting; a chair, presiding officer, presider.

Obsolete form of precedent

(archaic) Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.

To act as president; to do presidential duties.

Precedent.

One who is elected or appointed to preside; a presiding officer, as of a legislative body.

A protector; a guardian; a presiding genius.

Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.

An executive officer of a firm or corporation

The person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government;

The chief executive of a republic

The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization;

The head administrative officer of a college or university

The office of the United States head of state;