Translation of German word "Geschäftsführer" to English
derGeschäftsführer
Meaning
NounThe person who manages and legally represents a company, responsible for its day-to-day operations and business decisions; a managing director or CEO.
How to use
Geschäftsführer ('CEO / managing director') is a masculine noun: der Geschäftsführer (plural: die Geschäftsführer). Feminine: die Geschäftsführerin. Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter — Managing partner.
🇬🇧 English
CEO
Example
Der Geschäftsführer stellte heute die neuen Unternehmensziele vor.
The managing director presented the new corporate goals today.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationSynonyms
Common phrases
- Geschäftsführer bestellen / abberufen— to appoint / dismiss a managing director
More Business & Finance words
This concept in other languages
📖 Related grammar
Frequency rank: #1290 in German
Learn them all! 🚀
Master the 1000 most common German words with smart explanations, audio pronunciation, and spaced repetition.
Start Learning For Free →No sign-up required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "der Geschäftsführer"?▼
The German word "der Geschäftsführer" is defined as: "The person who manages and legally represents a company, responsible for its day-to-day operations and business decisions; a managing director or CEO."
What does the German word "der Geschäftsführer" mean?▼
The German word "der Geschäftsführer" means "CEO" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Geschäftsführer"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "Geschäftsführer" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "Geschäftsführer"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Geschäftsführer stellte heute die neuen Unternehmensziele vor." (which translates as "The managing director presented the new corporate goals today.").
Other words with article der
Related reading
Der, Die, Das: How to Master German Articles Without Memorizing Rules
A practical guide to learning German noun genders. Discover pattern-based shortcuts, suffix rules, and memory techniques that actually work — no rote memorization needed.
Read →GermanHow Many Words Do You Need to Be Fluent in German?
Discover the science of vocabulary acquisition. Learn how many German words are needed for basic conversations, professional fluency, and near-native comprehension.
Read →