executive

/ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/adjective

Relating to the management and daily decision-making of a company, government, or other organization.

Example sentence

“She was promoted to an executive position at the bank.”

As a noun it means a senior manager. An 'executive decision' is one made alone, without consulting anyone; the phrase is often used jokingly.

Related words

directorThe person in charge of leading or managing a department, a project, or a production such as a film or play.coworkerA person who works at the same place as you.founderThe person who starts a company, organization, project, or institution.colleagueshipThe condition or relationship of being colleagues.entrepreneurSomeone who starts and runs their own business, taking on the financial risks involved.delegateSomeone chosen to speak or act on behalf of others, for example at a meeting or conference.