Meaning of the word "director general" in English

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

director general

US /dəˈrɛktər ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /dɪˈrɛktə ˈdʒɛnərəl/

Noun

the chief executive officer of a large organization, especially a government department or an international body

Example:
The Director General of the World Health Organization addressed the assembly.
She was appointed as the new Director General of the department.