Director general refers to the senior executive in charge of an organization or government department. Some common synonyms for this term include chief executive officer (CEO), managing director, executive director, president, and chairperson. Other commonly used words to describe this position may include head, supervisor, boss, or leader. In some cases, the term director general may also be used interchangeably with the term administrator, superintendent, or commissioner. Regardless of the specific terminology used, all of these titles indicate a high-level leadership role with significant responsibility for setting direction and strategy for the organization or department in question.