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

On the regional planning agency’s board of directors, North County politicians hold outsized sway — among them Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, who has chaired the board for a year and a half. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

That deal has now closed, and Department M partner Michael Schaefer will become Neon’s chief content officer as part of the transaction, while partner Mike Larocca will remain at Department M but also join Neon’s board of directors. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

On May 27, the Beach Cities Health District board of directors voted to move forward with a redevelopment plan for its 11-acre Redondo Beach campus that will permanently close Silverado. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

It is expected Bowen will serve on the Fubo board of directors, pending approval at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on July 28, 2026. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 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