Session 3: company structure and future jobs

Functional start up structure

Teams based on activities such as marketing or finance

Product based start up structure

Units focused on specific offerings; around one product

Process based start up structure

Grouped by workflow or production stage

Project bases start up structure

Temporary, cross-functional teams

Chief executive officer (CEO)

Highest ranked executive who is responsible for the overall strategic decisions and performance of the company; major corporate decisions and communicational function

Chief operating officer (COO)

Oversees company’s day to day administrative and operational functions; everything has to align with company’s strategic goals

Chief financial officer (CFO)

Manages company’s financial actions; tracking cash flow, financial planning, strengths and weaknesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting

Chief marketing officer (CMO)

Responsible for planning, development and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives

Chief technology officer (CTO)

Focuses on the technological direction; decisions regarding development and implementation of technology

Chief Information officer (CIO)

Responsible for management, implementation and usability of information and computer technologies

Vice President (VP)

Oversees specific departments or regions; setting departmental strategies and alignment with overall objectives

Director

Leads particular function or department; implements policies and strategies

Manager

Supervises teams, guides employees, manages resources and meets department targets

Chief diversity Officer (CDO)

Leads initiates to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Chief sustainability officer (CSO)

Focuses on integrating sustainable practices in operations; makes sure strategies align with environmental and social standards

Chief Data officer (CDO)

Oversees the management and utilization of data; ensures data quality, governance and analytics