CEO.wiki:CEO Article Guidelines

CEO Article Guidelines

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:

{{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 =
}}

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:

• 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. **Categorization Phase - REQUIRED**

  * CRITICAL: Every CEO article MUST include [[Category:Chief executive officers]] at the end of the article
  * VERIFY: After publishing, confirm the article appears on Category:Chief_executive_officers
  * UPDATE: If the category page shows the article as a red link, purge the cache
  * Add additional relevant categories (by industry, nationality, etc.)
  * Ensure proper alphabetical sorting if needed

6. **Review Phase**

  * Verify all sources
  * Check for completeness
  * Ensure neutrality
  * Proofread thoroughly
  * CONFIRM CATEGORIZATION: Double-check article is visible on Category:Chief_executive_officers

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Category Inclusion

Why This Matters:

• Ensures article discoverability
• Maintains site organization
• Enables category-based navigation
• Tracks total CEO coverage
• Facilitates maintenance and updates

How to Add Category:

At the end of every CEO article, add:

[[Category:Chief executive officers]]

Verification Steps: 1. After creating/editing article, visit Category:Chief_executive_officers 2. Confirm the article appears in alphabetical listing 3. If not visible, purge the category cache: ?action=purge 4. Run MediaWiki job queue if needed: php maintenance/run.php runJobs

Additional Categories (Optional but Recommended):

• Industry-specific (e.g., , )
• Geography-based (e.g., , )
• Company-specific if notable

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

• Manual of Style
• Better Sources Policy
• Neutral Point of View
• How to Contribute
• Citing Sources
• Browse All CEO Articles