Outside Director

/ˈaʊtsaɪd dɪˌrɛktər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A member of a company's board of directors who is not part of the company's executive management, providing independent oversight.
    The outside director raised concerns about the company's financial disclosures.

Forms

  • outside director
  • outside directors

Commentary

Outside directors are typically valued for their impartiality and independence from management, enhancing corporate accountability.

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