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Description of Chief Operating Officer. Explanation.

Definition Chief Operating Officer. Description.

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the corporation's operations. He looks after issues such as marketing, sales, supply chain and personnel. More hands-on than the CEO, the COO looks after day-to-day activities while providing feedback to the CEO.

Normally the COO reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

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