board of directors

noun phrase

: a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization
She's on the board of directors for a large corporation.

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On Thursday, the company also announced that Peter Sterling, head of specialty finance at Neuberger, is joining its board of directors. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 The candidates are running for three seats on the six-member board of directors of the utilities company, which is an administrative arm of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025 The University of California Board of Regents approved a collaborative agreement between Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health on Tuesday, clearing the way for final approval by the North County health system’s board of directors next week. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 González was not only Ayala’s wife but also the president of his label, El Cartel Records, and a member of its board of directors. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for board of directors

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“Board of directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20of%20directors. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

board of directors

often capitalized B&D
: a group of individuals elected by the shareholders of a corporation to manage the corporation's business and appoint its officers

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