Chairman versus CEO: Who`s More Powerful? - Skillroads.com
skillroads.com › blog › chairman-versus-ceoA Chief Executive Officer or CEO is the highest-ranking officer in the company. In corporate governance and structure, a President of a company holds the title of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the corporate hierarchy, CEO is the #1 highest position in a company and President is considered to be the second one in charge. A Board of Directors elects a CEO who appoints a President, therefore this is the President who reports to the CEO.