No. 8,565 in Dutch
hoofddirecteur
"Hoofddirecteur" means "chief executive" or "managing director" in English.
In a sentence
De hoofddirecteur van het bedrijf gaf een inspirerende toespraak.
The company’s chief director gave an inspiring speech.
The word 'hoofddirecteur' here is used to denote the chief executive figure within the company hierarchy, signifying their role as the top leader.
Tijdens de vergadering stelde de hoofddirecteur strategieën voor de toekomst van de organisatie voor.
During the meeting, the chief director proposed strategies for the organization's future.
In this context, 'hoofddirecteur' refers to the individual responsible for long-term decision-making and planning at the highest organizational level.
De hoofddirecteur moest onverwacht een interview afgelasten wegens dringende zaken.
The chief director had to unexpectedly cancel an interview due to urgent matters.
Here, 'hoofddirecteur' emphasizes the position's involvement in official and media-related activities, reflecting their high-priority status.
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