chairman and CEO

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hello teachers,
Could you please explain to me what is the difference between these two terms in a company?

thanks.

[jlinger]

The Chairman is the chairman of the board of directors. He often does not work at the firm on a daily basis.

The CEO is the Chief Executive Officer. He generally works daily at the firm.

They are frequently the same person.

[susiedqq]

OR -

The Chairman of the Corporation may also be the CEO.

This is not the same as the President of the Board of Directors, often also called a chairman.