SVP

Business & Finance abbreviation · Job Title

SVP
Stands forSenior vice president
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

SVP stands for Senior vice president, a job title abbreviation.

Executive rank above vice president and below executive vice president, typically leading a major function or business unit with several VPs reporting in. SVPs often sit on or just below the senior leadership team.

Example: The SVP of global sales will present the new territory plan at the kickoff.

Usage notes

Title ladders differ between companies: at some firms SVP is one of the top dozen roles, while at large banks it may be a mid-to-senior rank. Press releases and LinkedIn profiles commonly use the abbreviation. Plural SVPs.

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