Geschäftsführer

managing director

noun ge-SHEFTS-fue-rer Rare

Also means

chief executive

Usage Note

Geschäftsführer denotes the legal representative of a GmbH (limited liability company) or similar organisation. Unlike Vorstand (board member of an AG), the Geschäftsführer has direct managerial authority.

Examples

"Der Geschäftsführer der städtischen Wohnungsgesellschaft trat zurück."

Natural Translation

The managing director of the municipal housing company resigned.

Literal Translation

The managing-director of-the municipal housing-company stepped back.

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