[mkull]

I think you are confusing CEO with COO.

CEO typically is providing vision, mission & strategic direction while the executive team he builds is more execution oriented.

[ggg9990]

Nah, the COO can’t really say “no” the way the CEO can to all the execs and their pet projects for their personal agenda.

[twblalock]

Sure he can, if people know the CEO backs his decisions.