A CAO, or chief administrative officer, is a top-level executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization and the companys overall performance. They are usually appointed by the CEO and report directly to them. The CAO role can be found in several industries, including tech, finance, government, education, and healthcare. The responsibilities of a CAO include:

• Overseeing the daily operations of a company and identifying areas that need improvement
• Having an eye on long-term strategic projects
• Working closely with leaders across the organization and communicating to the CEO how various departments are functioning within the company
• Communicating complex business and financial information to other stakeholders in the company
• Understanding change management and juggling several complex projects at once

The CAO role is very similar to that of a chief operating officer (COO), as both are responsible for overseeing the operations of a business. However, the COO role is more commonly found in companies that manufacture physical products, whereas the CAO role is better suited to companies focused on offering services.