cochief
Joint top executive
Cochief is one of two people sharing the role of chief, whether in a corporate position, tribal leadership, or other organization.
The prefix co- indicates joint or equal authority: The company appointed cochief executives to share leadership responsibilities.
Also styled co-chief.
One sharing top authority
- copresidentShared top leadership role
- cofounderJoint business originator
- comanagerShared leadership position
- co-directorShared filmmaking authority
Corresponding person or thing
- peerOne of similar standing
- colleagueProfessional associate
- second-in-commandImmediate subordinate to leader
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
vice-chair · associate · co-captain · co-commander · co-trustee
Formal union of parties
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
synergy · co-management · coalition · confederation · consortium · union · affiliation · integration
coleader
One sharing top authority
- copresidentShared top leadership role
- cofounderJoint business originator
- comanagerShared leadership position
counterpart
Corresponding person or thing
- peerOne of similar standing
- colleagueProfessional associate
- second-in-commandImmediate subordinate to leader
deputy · vice-chair · associate · co-captain · co-commander · co-trustee
alliance
Formal union of parties
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
coordination · synergy · co-management · coalition · confederation · consortium · union · affiliation · integration · co-ownership
cochiefautocrat
Sole wielder of power
sole proprietor · absolute ruler · dictator · monarch · chief
cochiefsubordinate
One lower in rank
underling · follower · deputy · assistant · rank-and-file
chief, chef, chiefly, chieftain, decapitate, chieftaincy, chiefdom, chieftains, chiefship