chairman

• Substantiv für eine Person, die eine Sitzung, einen Ausschuss oder eine Organisation leitet; in Unternehmen oft der Vorsitzende des Vorstands oder Aufsichtsrats.

A noun referring to a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization, typically the highest-ranking officer.

1. Presiding officerB1formal

   The person who presides over a meeting, committee, or board.

   Vorsitzender

   • The chairman called the meeting to order.
   • She was elected chairman of the board of directors.
   • The chairman announced the new policy changes.

   Synonymechairchairpersonmoderatorpresidentpresiding officer

   Antonymeattendeemember

2. Head of an organizationB1formal

   The highest-ranking officer in a company or organization.

   Vorsitzender

   • The chairman of the company gave a speech at the annual conference.
   • He served as chairman of the charity for ten years.
   • The chairman oversees the strategic direction of the organization.

   Synonymechairchairpersonchiefdirectorheadleaderpresident