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.

Examples of board of directors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The agreement, which was approved by the union’s board of directors and ratified by a vote of the membership, runs through the 2032 season. —Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

With the strong visitor numbers, the Visit Orlando board of directors rewarded Matej by extending her contract five more years. —Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

Hernandez, 51, is the former mayor of Dublin and is currently president of BART’s board of directors as well as director of health services for an Alameda County supervisor. —East Bay Times Editorial Board, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

Jennie also served on board of directors for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for over a decade and is now on the advisory board of the National Zoo. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

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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