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Prepositions with nouns

Prepositions used with "CEO"

The noun "CEO" combines with different prepositions depending on meaning. Some combinations are standard, while others depend on the wider sentence.

Quick answer

Common prepositions with "CEO"

Use "to the CEO" for direction or communication, and "for the CEO" for benefit or responsibility. "Of the CEO" is possible when something belongs to or relates to the CEO.

Please send the report to the CEO by Friday.
The assistant arranged meetings for the CEO.
The decision reflects the priorities of the CEO.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
to the CEO

Showing direction or communication

Use "to" when something is sent, addressed, or communicated to the CEO.

I emailed the proposal to the CEO yesterday.
The board presented the findings to the CEO.
2
for the CEO

Showing benefit or responsibility

Use "for" when something is intended to help, support, or serve the CEO.

They reserved a car for the CEO.
The team prepared briefing notes for the CEO.
3
of the CEO

Showing possession or association

Use "of" when something belongs to, describes, or relates to the CEO.

Employees discussed the leadership style of the CEO.
The resignation of the CEO surprised investors.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of the CEO
The salary of the CEO was increased.
Shows possession, relationship, or description.
for the CEO
The office arranged security for the CEO.
Shows benefit, purpose, or responsibility.
to the CEO
She handed the contract to the CEO.
Shows movement, delivery, or communication.
CEO of
He became CEO of the company.
A very common pattern where "of" follows the noun "CEO".

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Leaving out the article

In most sentences, use "the CEO" rather than "CEO" alone.

✕ I sent the report to CEO. ✓ I sent the report to the CEO.

Using "for" instead of "to" for communication

Use "to" when something is sent or spoken directly.

✕ She explained the issue for the CEO. ✓ She explained the issue to the CEO.

Confusing ownership and purpose

Use "of" for possession and "for" for benefit.

✕ The assistant of the CEO was arranged yesterday. ✓ The assistant for the CEO was arranged yesterday.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Please deliver these papers ___ the CEO.
2. The company hired extra staff ___ the CEO.
3. The public image ___ the CEO changed quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I say "CEO of"?

Yes. "CEO of the company" is one of the most common patterns with this noun.

When do I use "to the CEO"?

Use it when something is directed, delivered, or communicated to the CEO.

Is "for the CEO" correct?

Yes. It is common when something is intended to help or serve the CEO.

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