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What does a CEO do?

A CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, is the top boss in a company, like Dana Strong at Sky. They make the big decisions, set the company's direction, and are ultimately responsible for its success or failure. In this story, Dana Strong's role involves overseeing the acquisition of ITV's business and aiming for those £200m cost savings.

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