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What is a Chief Operating Officer? Meaning.

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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