Meaning of the word "department head" in English

What does "department head" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

department head

US /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt hɛd/
UK /dɪˈpɑːt.mənt hɛd/

Noun

the person in charge of a particular department in a company, university, or other organization

Example:
The new department head introduced several changes to the team's workflow.
She was promoted to department head after five years of dedicated service.