The term CEO has, largely, lost all of its meaning. CEO is a specific role within a company; it is not an umbrella term meaning "person in charge of things".

The term CEO has, largely, lost all of its meaning. CEO is a specific role within a company; it is not an umbrella term meaning "person in charge of things". It makes me cringe every time I turn on the television, read an article, or listen to somebody speak and hear the term CEO used to mean "person who isn't a cubical drone". This is especially true if you are the ONLY person in your company. Saying you are the chief executive officer at least implies that there are other officers.