bank president; head of a bank
Refers specifically to the top executive of a bank or financial institution. Not used for company presidents in general.
彼はその銀行の頭取に就任した。
He was appointed president of the bank.
頭取が新年の挨拶を述べた。
The bank president gave a New Year's address.
greenroom manager; theater dressing-room supervisor
Traditional term for the person in charge of the greenroom or backstage area in a theater, especially in kabuki. Less common in modern everyday contexts.
歌舞伎の頭取は楽屋を取り仕切る重要な役だ。
In kabuki, the greenroom manager is an important role that oversees the dressing rooms.
He is scheduled to become the new bank president next month.
He served as president of that bank for ten years.
She became the first woman in the industry to take the position of bank president.
The long-serving bank president will step down at the end of this month.