Definition

In business jargon, a person who controls a major sector or company—think 'robber baron' but with more boardroom meetings and fewer actual robbers. A titan of industry who wields disproportionate power in their domain.

Example Usage

The tech baron's acquisition strategy consolidated his empire across three continents.

Source: Common business terminology

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