In the United States of America, the producer can be higher or even to the director. In Europe, especially in France and Germany, directors are definitely higher than producers.
A Vice-President is higher than a director.
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The director is higher ranked. The associate director works for the director. The associate director is the one that has to run errands, and do all the thing that the director doesn't want to do. The associate director is like the directors personal secretary. If I'm wrong about this then let me know. I'm dying to know.
It really depends on the company, their duties and what your qualifications of "higher" are. If you mean higher as in pay then usually the VP. If you mean higher as in responsibilties and decision making then it's usually the director.
Oh, dude, it's like asking if pineapple belongs on pizza – some people love it, some hate it. But technically, in most organizations, the deputy director usually ranks higher than the associate director. It's like comparing a medium rare steak to a well-done one – both are directors, but one just has a little more juice to it.
If you are referring to the US Presidential Cabinet, the President is the 'head' if it. In theory, no one Cabinet Secretary ranks higher than any other.
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In poker, a full house ranks higher than a flush.
In poker, a flush ranks higher than two pair.
A full house ranks higher than a flush in poker.
A full house ranks higher than a flush in poker.
The short answer is Executive Director is much more senior than Associate Director.The usual ranking in investment banking from top to tea maker is:Board level - includes the CEO, CFO, COO, Chairman and other board membersManaging Director status (Senior Vice President)Executive DirectorDirector (or president)Associate Director (or vice president)Staff