What's it like to be a Chief Executive Officer?

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in a company. Although the role of the CEO will differ from organisation to organisation, your main responsibilities will include setting the overall direction of a business and managing the operations and resources of a company.

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.

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The most common annual salary in AUS for a Chief Executive Officer is greater than $200k

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