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In a software tech company, there are people who are called executives. What does that classification mean? What positions are "executives", and what are other (non-executive) positions called?

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    Are you asking what non-executives are called?
    – Myles
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:04
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    If so "rank and file employees".
    – Myles
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:05
  • @Myles what does "executives" mean? What positions are distinct from executives?
    – Tim
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:17
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    I think this should be migrated to "English Language & Usage SE".
    – Myles
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:31

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"Executive" generally means someone operating at or near the board level -- CEO, CTO, division heads. The people who set policy for the company as a whole.

Everyone else is just an employee.

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  • Are executives necessarily C[x]O, like CTO, CEO? Is an executive at higher position than an engineering lead, and engineering VP?
    – Tim
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:23
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    @Tim: I gave an example which isn't a Chief Officer: Division heads are often considered executive-level positions. President/VP are also executive level positions. Engineering leads generally are not, though there may be exceptions. The exact details vary from one company to another, so for specifics you need to ask your own employer.
    – keshlam
    Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 20:28

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