Chief Executive Officer

Make important decisions about an organisation’s overall operation.
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What's it like to be a Chief Executive Officer?

A Chief Executive Officer (Tumu Matua), or CEO, is the managing director of a company and makes big decisions about how a company runs. Chief Executive Officers will usually work with a skilled and experienced management team and other executives, but ultimately, they are responsible for the final decision. Organisations and companies in a wide range of industries need Chief Executive Officers so the day-to-day experience of the job will differ. In general, Chief Executive Officers will need management skills, including financial, communication and inter-personal skills.

Chief Executive Officer

Tasks and duties

  • Communicating, on behalf of the company, with shareholders, government entities, the public and the media.
  • Creating and implementing the company’s vision and mission.
  • Developing and implementing business and strategic plans and budgets.
  • Evaluating the work of other executive leaders within the company.
  • Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments.
  • Assessing risks to the company and ensuring they are monitored and minimised.
  • Reporting through to the Board of Directors with accurate and timely information regarding the organisation’s overall performance, including financials, risk ratings, compliance and growth prospects.

How to become a Chief Executive Officer


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Chief Executive Officers usually have years of managerial experience in the relevant industry.


  1. Complete a three-year bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as business.

  2. Consider completing a relevant postgraduate qualification to enhance your managerial knowledge and skills, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Advanced qualifications can help prepare you for work in the private or public sector.

  3. Gain several years of work experience and work your way up through a company or industry. Chief Executive Officer is a senior management role so you will need to gain extensive experience.

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Latest Chief Executive Officer reviews

Latest reviews from 2 Chief Executive Officers surveyed on SEEK.

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Nov 2023
It's tough but it's challenging.
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
If you're passionate about business then being at a CEO level is ideal. The buck stops with you and you are 100% responsible for the outcomes You have to over every aspect of the business from operat...
The challenges
Being a CEO is tough. You work incredibly long hours. You don't have a lot of support and the pressure is immense but you do get to make a difference.
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Sep 2023
very good
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
I am working honesty, Trustfully and hardworking.
The challenges
i have no any about me not like
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