In most cases, general managers are below the chief operating officers in a company's leadership hierarchy. Depending on the specific tasks and functions assigned to the CEO, they may report directly to the chief operating officer or another intermediary leadership employee, such as a chief operating officer. The COO works closely with the CEO and the CFO, as well as with other members of the executive management team. Typically, the chief operating officer reports directly to the chief executive officer (CEO) and is considered second in the chain of command.
The COO is a member of executive management responsible for maintaining and driving operational results within a company. The COO works closely with other members of its teams, such as the CEO and the CFO. In most cases, general managers rank lower than the chief operating officer (COO) in a company's leadership hierarchy. Depending on the specific tasks and functions assigned to the general manager, the general manager may report directly to the chief operating officer or another intermediate leadership employee, such as an operations manager.
Company members who work under the direction of a chief operating officer include all members of the company, except the CEO and the board of directors. A COO is considered to be the second highest executive position after the CEO. The chief executive officer (CEO) is considered to be the highest position in a company, unless the CEO is not the president of the board of directors.
