From the given sentence, extract the phrase (often noun or verb) that carries the given relationship. The generated phrase should be present in the sentence.

Given Relationship: 'executive', Sentence: 'The aim is to put a populist face on the need for the American auto industry 's survival and to build grassroots support for federal aid , in the wake of criticism that the Detroit Three chief executive officers and UAW President Ron Gettelfinger did not make a convincing case during two days of congressional hearings last week .'
executive