a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.

the person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested.

the executive branch of a government.

of, pertaining to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.

executive ability.

pertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs

executive appointments; executive committees.

designed for, used by, or suitable for executives

an executive suite.

adjective

controlling , decision-making , directing , governing , managerial , managing , ruling , directorial , ministerial , supervisory

noun

administration , administrator , big wheel * , boss , brass , businessperson , ceo , chief , co , commander , director , directorate , entrepreneur , exec , government , governor , head , head honcho , head person , heavyweight , hierarchy , higher-up , industrialist , key player , leader , leadership , management , manager , officer , official , skipper * , supervisor , top brass , tycoon , vip * , administrant , dean , governing , president , ruling , vip