noun
executives; top management; governing body
Refers to the leadership group of an organization, company, or government. Often used in news contexts.
会社の首脳部が新しい戦略を発表した。
The company's top management announced a new strategy.
政府首脳部は緊急会議を開いた。
The government's governing body held an emergency meeting.
Compound of 首脳 (head, leader) and 部 (section, group). The kanji 首 means 'neck' or 'head', and 脳 means 'brain', together suggesting the 'brains' or leadership of an organization.