Executive Director
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv dɪˈrɛktər/
Definitions
- (n.) A senior official appointed by a board of directors to manage the daily operations and implement policies of an organization.
The executive director presented the annual report to the board.
Forms
- executive director
- executive directors
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Commentary
The term is predominantly used in nonprofit and corporate governance contexts; drafting should clarify the scope of authority and reporting structure.
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