vice president

• Hoher leitender Angestellter in einer Regierung, einem Unternehmen oder einer Organisation, der Stellvertreter des Präsidenten ist und ihn bei Bedarf vertreten kann.

A high-ranking executive officer in a government, corporation, or organization who acts as a deputy to the president and may assume the president's duties if necessary.

1. Corporate roleB2formal

   A senior executive in a company who acts as a deputy to the president or CEO, often overseeing specific departments.

   Vizepräsident

   • She was promoted to vice president of marketing.
   • The vice president presented the quarterly report.
   • He works closely with the CEO as the vice president of operations.

2. Government roleB1formal

   An elected official who is second in command to the president of a country, often serving as the president of the senate.

   Vizepräsident

   • The vice president attended the international summit.
   • In the US, the vice president is the president of the Senate.
   • The vice president can assume the presidency if needed.