TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IN THE USA and UK
| Title (USA) | Title (UK) | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | President | This person is be the driving force behind the company; he or she makes things happen, puts together the resources to support the company and takes the product to the market place. |
| Chief Operating Officer (COO) | General Manager (MD) | Whether called an organizer, an inside manager or an operations person, this person is the one who makes sure company operations flow smoothly and economically. He or she is responsible for making certain that necessary work is done properly and on time. An understanding of details of the business and an enjoyment of handling details are necessary. |
| Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) | Marketing Manager | Few businesses can be successful without marketing their products to the customer. The individual in this slot must have both marketing and industry experience. |
| Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Controller | You may wish to establish two positions or combine both roles into one. The responsibility of one role is to seek money; that is, to look for investors and deal with banks, lenders, etc. This function also could be assigned to another team member, such as the CEO/MD. The responsibility in the Controller role is to manage money and watch over the assets of the company. It is not uncommon to have the same individual seek money and manage money. |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | Production Manager | He or she is responsible for production of a company. |