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CEO Article Guidelines

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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

  • 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

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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:

See Also

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