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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That executive is Aaron Heiser, a longtime Nike executive, who will take the reins as chief executive officer of Malbon Golf on Monday, reporting to the brand’s board of directors.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
One of six sitting members on the team’s board of directors, Posey succeeds Farhan Zaidi, who was fired.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Engaged said changes to Portillo’s board of directors are on the table, as is the potential sale of the company.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Last week, the entire board of directors quit, save for Anne Wojcicki, a co-founder and the company’s CEO.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
One of six sitting members on the team’s board of directors, Posey succeeds Farhan Zaidi, who was fired.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Engaged said changes to Portillo’s board of directors are on the table, as is the potential sale of the company.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Last week, the entire board of directors quit, save for Anne Wojcicki, a co-founder and the company’s CEO.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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