Member of the C-suite

EXEC

This three-letter title often follows "Chief" in a corporate hierarchy and oversees major company decisions.

Member of the C-suite" refers to high-ranking corporate executives, like CEOs or CFOs, where the "C" stands for "chief." The answer "EXEC" is a short, informal term for "executive," which fits neatly in crosswords. It’s a straightforward abbreviation without wordplay—just a concise way to label a top-level business leader.