What does Buck mean? Buck [buck] as a boys' name is pronounced buk. It is of Old English origin. The word for a male goat or deer, used as a given name or nickname that denotes a robust and spirited young man. Actor Buck Henry. Associated with: old english, deer.
1 Oversee all other executives and staff within the organization. 2  Meet with board of directors and other executives to determine if company is in accordance with goals and policies. 3  Oversee budgets.rimary responsibilities. 1  Oversee all other executives and staff within the organization. 2  Meet with board of directors and other executives to determine if company is in accordance with goals and policies. 3  Oversee budgets. 4  Nominate citizens to boards and commissions.
A 'company president' is commonly referred to as 'chief operating officer', and is accountable to the 'ceo'. The ceo may be the highest ranking executive, but he/she is still accountable to the board of directors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_president. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Executive_Officer. And beergirllaura's answer is a good explanation of why the chairman of the board of directors may be the most powerful person in the company, regardless of titles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_directors.