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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It will be overseen by its own board of directors, with Druker serving as its inaugural president. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) held its board of directors meeting, addressing various factors that have been impacting tourism. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025 On the whole, our board of directors does a fairly good job of managing the association. Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025 In addition to its board of directors, NAB2 will feature a full advisory board and general membership body. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 6 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 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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