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'''CEO Article Guidelines'''

{{Policy}}

This page provides comprehensive guidelines for creating and maintaining CEO articles on CEO.wiki. These standards ensure consistency, completeness, and high-quality coverage across all executive profiles.

== Article Structure ==

All CEO articles must follow this standardized structure:

=== 1. Lead Section ===

Opening paragraph must include:
* Full legal name and any commonly used names
* Current position and company
* Birth date and age
* Nationality/nationalities
* One-sentence summary of significance
* Notable achievements or distinctions

=== 2. Enhanced Infobox ===

Every CEO article must include a comprehensive infobox with the following fields:

'''Basic Information:'''
* Full name (legal name)
* Photo (high-quality, recent professional photo)
* Birth name (if different from current name)
* Date of birth (with age calculation)
* Place of birth (city, country with flag)
* Nationality/nationalities (with flags)
* Citizenship(s) (current and any additional passports, with flags)
* Languages spoken (list all languages)
* Signature (if publicly available)

'''Professional Information:'''
* Current position(s)
* Company/companies
* Years active in current role
* Previous CEO positions
* Notable board memberships
* Industry sector

'''Financial Information:'''
* Net worth (with source and date)
* Annual compensation (most recent year)
* Stock holdings value
* Notable ownership stakes

'''Personal Information:'''
* Residence(s) (primary and other notable homes)
* Spouse(s) (name, marriage date)
* Children (number and names if public)
* Parents (names if notable)
* Relatives (notable family members)
* Family coat of arms (if applicable)

'''Education:'''
* Universities attended (with dates)
* Degrees earned (BA, MBA, PhD, etc.)
* Honors and distinctions

'''Recognition:'''
* Major awards received
* Honorary degrees
* Rankings (Fortune, Forbes, Time, etc.)
* Professional associations

'''Assets & Lifestyle:'''
* Notable real estate holdings
* Yachts (name, value, specifications)
* Private aircraft (type, tail number)
* Art collections (if notable)
* Other significant assets

=== 3. Early Life and Education ===

Detailed coverage of:
* Family background and ancestry
* Parents' occupations and influence
* Childhood and upbringing
* Geographic origins
* Formative experiences
* Educational journey
* Academic achievements
* Early interests and activities
* Mentors and influences

=== 4. Career ===

==== Early Career ====
* First jobs and entry into business world
* Early companies and roles
* Career development path
* Key learning experiences
* Pivotal moments

==== Rise to Leadership ====
* Path to executive roles
* Promotions and responsibilities
* Strategic moves
* Leadership development
* Industry recognition

==== CEO Tenure ====
* Appointment circumstances
* Major initiatives and strategies
* Company transformation
* Financial performance under leadership
* Strategic acquisitions/divestitures
* Product launches
* Organizational changes
* Crisis management
* Challenges faced and overcome

==== Other Positions ====
* Board memberships (current and past)
* Advisory roles
* External appointments
* Government positions (if any)

=== 5. Leadership Style and Philosophy ===

* Management approach
* Decision-making style
* Communication methods
* Cultural initiatives
* Employee relations
* Stakeholder engagement
* Innovation approach
* Risk tolerance
* Notable quotes and statements

=== 6. Compensation and Wealth ===

Detailed breakdown:
* Annual salary (by year)
* Bonuses and performance pay
* Stock options and grants
* Long-term incentive plans
* Benefits and perquisites
* Historical compensation trends
* Comparison to industry peers
* Compensation controversies (if any)

'''Net Worth Analysis:'''
* Current estimated net worth
* Sources of wealth
* Stock holdings (by company)
* Real estate portfolio value
* Investment portfolio
* Business interests
* Wealth growth over time
* Philanthropic commitments

=== 7. Personal Life ===

==== Family ====
* Spouse(s) - name, background, marriage date(s)
* Children - names, ages, education, careers (if public)
* Parents - names, backgrounds, influence
* Siblings - names and relationships
* Extended family members of note
* Family tree (when applicable)
* Family coat of arms (if exists)
* Family history and heritage

==== Residences ====
* Primary residence (location, description)
* Secondary homes and vacation properties
* Historical residences
* Architectural significance
* Property values
* Real estate transactions

==== Lifestyle and Interests ====
* Hobbies and personal interests
* Sports and athletic activities
* Cultural interests (art, music, literature)
* Travel preferences
* Collecting (art, cars, wine, etc.)
* Personal style and fashion
* Health and wellness practices

==== Personal Assets ====
* Yachts - name, manufacturer, length, value, features
* Private aircraft - type, model, capabilities
* Luxury vehicles - makes, models, collections
* Art collections - artists, value, notable pieces
* Other significant personal property

==== Relationships and Social Life ====
* Notable friendships
* Professional networks
* Social circles
* Club memberships
* Social media presence

=== 8. Philanthropy and Social Impact ===

* Charitable foundations (founded or supported)
* Major donations and causes
* Philanthropic philosophy
* Social initiatives
* Environmental commitments
* Education support
* Healthcare contributions
* Arts and culture patronage
* Political contributions (if public)
* Advocacy and activism

=== 9. Public Image and Media ===

* Media appearances
* Speaking engagements
* Publications and writings
* Interviews and profiles
* Social media presence
* Public perception
* Brand partnerships
* Controversies and criticism
* Crisis management

=== 10. Recognition and Awards ===

Comprehensive list including:
* Industry awards
* Business honors (CEO of the Year, etc.)
* Academic honors and honorary degrees
* Government honors and decorations
* Humanitarian awards
* Rankings in influential lists (Forbes, Fortune, Time, etc.)
* Hall of fame inductions
* Patent holdings (if applicable)
* Published works

=== 11. Controversies and Criticism ===

When applicable:
* Legal issues
* Regulatory challenges
* Labor disputes
* Compensation controversies
* Business failures or setbacks
* Public criticism
* Ethical questions
* Diversity and inclusion issues
* Environmental concerns
* Response and resolution

=== 12. Legacy and Impact ===

* Industry influence
* Innovation contributions
* Market impact
* Leadership model influence
* Mentorship of other leaders
* Company transformation legacy
* Broader business impact

=== 13. See Also ===

Related links:
* Company page
* Other relevant CEOs
* Industry pages
* Related topics

=== 14. References ===

Comprehensive source documentation

=== 15. External Links ===

* Company profile page
* LinkedIn profile
* X/Twitter (if active)
* Forbes profile
* Bloomberg profile
* Company bios
* Interview archives

== Infobox Template ==

Use this comprehensive infobox template:

<pre>
{{Infobox executive
| name =
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| birth_place = {{flagicon|Country}} City, Country
| nationality = {{flagicon|Country}} Nationality
| citizenship = {{flagicon|Country}} Country 1<br>{{flagicon|Country}} Country 2
| languages = Language 1, Language 2, Language 3
| residence = {{flagicon|Country}} City, Country
| education =
| alma_mater =
| occupation = CEO, Business Executive
| years_active =
| employer =
| organization =
| title = Chairman and CEO
| term =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| board_member_of =
| spouse = {{marriage|Spouse Name|Year}}
| children =
| parents =
| relatives =
| family_coat_of_arms =
| signature =
| net_worth = {{increase}} US$X billion (Month Year)
| salary = US$X million (Year)
| awards =
| website =
}}
</pre>

== Sourcing Requirements ==

=== Primary Sources (Preferred) ===

* SEC filings (DEF 14A, 10-K, 10-Q)
* Official company biographies
* Company press releases
* Annual reports
* Direct interviews

=== Reliable Secondary Sources ===

'''Business Publications:'''
* Forbes (especially Forbes 400, billionaire lists)
* Bloomberg Billionaires Index
* Fortune (Fortune 500, Most Powerful People)
* Wall Street Journal
* Financial Times
* Business Insider
* CNBC

'''Data Sources:'''
* [https://www.gigasheet.com Gigasheet] - Executive data
* Bloomberg Terminal
* S&P Capital IQ
* FactSet
* PitchBook
* LinkedIn (for career history verification)

'''News Sources:'''
* Reuters
* Associated Press
* Major newspapers (NYT, WaPo, etc.)
* Trade publications
* Regional business journals

'''Other Sources:'''
* Academic publications
* Book-length biographies
* Documentary films
* Authorized interviews
* Corporate archives

=== Sourcing Standards ===

* All claims must be cited
* Net worth requires recent source (within 6 months)
* Personal information requires reliable source
* Controversial claims need multiple sources
* Primary sources preferred for factual data
* Archive links for web sources

== Images and Media ==

Every CEO article must include:

'''Required Images:'''
* Professional headshot (primary infobox image)
* Company logo
* Signature (if available)
* National/citizenship flags

'''Recommended Images:'''
* Speaking at events
* Company facilities
* Product launches
* Award ceremonies
* Historical photos (early career, education)
* Family coat of arms (if applicable)

'''Image Guidelines:'''
* High resolution (minimum 800px)
* Professional quality
* Properly licensed (fair use, public domain, or licensed)
* Properly captioned
* Credit photographer/source
* Recent photos (within 2-3 years for primary image)

== Data Quality Standards ==

=== Verification ===

* Cross-reference multiple sources
* Update regularly (quarterly for compensation, annually for net worth)
* Flag disputed information
* Note conflicting sources
* Date all time-sensitive data

=== Neutrality ===

* Balanced coverage of achievements and controversies
* Avoid promotional language
* Present multiple perspectives
* Distinguish fact from opinion
* Attribute opinions to sources

=== Completeness ===

Every CEO article should strive for:
* 100% infobox completion (all applicable fields)
* Minimum 3,000 words main content
* At least 20 references
* Multiple images
* Comprehensive career timeline

== Special Considerations ==

=== Privacy ===

* Respect privacy of family members (especially minor children)
* Only include publicly available information
* Avoid home addresses (city/neighborhood OK)
* Consider security implications
* Follow subject's public/private boundary

=== Living Persons ===

* Extra care with biographical data
* Remove defamatory content immediately
* Require strong sourcing for negative claims
* Update regularly for accuracy
* Allow subjects to suggest corrections (with sources)

=== International Subjects ===

* Respect cultural naming conventions
* Include native language names
* Provide context for international readers
* Convert currencies appropriately
* Note different business practices

== Maintenance and Updates ==

=== Regular Updates ===

'''Quarterly:'''
* Compensation changes
* Stock price changes
* Major news events
* New board appointments

'''Annually:'''
* Net worth recalculation
* Career summary updates
* Awards and recognition
* Reference link checking

'''As Needed:'''
* Breaking news
* Company changes
* Personal life events
* Controversies
* New publications

== Creating New CEO Articles ==

When adding a new CEO profile:

1. **Research Phase**
* Gather 15+ reliable sources
* Verify basic biographical data
* Confirm spelling and dates
* Check multiple name variations

2. **Structure Phase**
* Create comprehensive infobox
* Outline all standard sections
* Plan image placement
* Organize timeline

3. **Writing Phase**
* Start with early life
* Detail complete career arc
* Include personal information
* Document wealth and compensation
* Cover controversies fairly

4. **Enhancement Phase**
* Add high-quality images
* Create data visualizations
* Link related articles
* Add external links

5. **Review Phase**
* Verify all sources
* Check for completeness
* Ensure neutrality
* Proofread thoroughly

== Tools and Resources ==

'''For Research:'''
* SEC EDGAR database
* Forbes profiles and lists
* Bloomberg Billionaires Index
* Gigasheet executive data
* LinkedIn profiles
* Company investor relations
* News archives

'''For Data:'''
* Stock price trackers
* Compensation databases
* Real estate records (public)
* Yacht registries
* Aircraft registries
* Award databases

'''For Verification:'''
* Multiple news sources
* Corporate filings
* Court records
* Government databases
* Professional association records

== Examples of Excellent CEO Articles ==

Study these examples for reference:
* [[Satya Nadella]] - Comprehensive coverage
* [[Mary Barra]] - Excellent personal life section
* [[Tim Cook]] - Strong wealth documentation
* [[Sundar Pichai]] - Good international coverage
* [[Andy Jassy]] - Thorough career progression

== See Also ==

* [[CEO.wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* [[CEO.wiki:Better_Sources|Better Sources Policy]]
* [[CEO.wiki:Neutral point of view|Neutral Point of View]]
* [[CEO.wiki:How to contribute|How to Contribute]]
* [[CEO.wiki:Citing sources|Citing Sources]]

[[Category:CEO.wiki guidelines]]
[[Category:Editorial standards]]
[[Category:CEO coverage]]

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Maintenance script: CRITICAL UPDATE: Added mandatory requirement to categorize all CEO articles in Category:Chief_executive_officers - includes verification steps and category page maintenance instructions

Maintenance script: Created comprehensive guidelines for CEO articles with detailed requirements for data, structure, and sourcing