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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Speicher, Hall, and Fire in the Mountains performer Steve Von Till, a solo artist and elementary school teacher known for his work with the metal band Neurosis, are all on its board of directors. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025 MetLife today announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2025 common stock dividend of $0.5675 per share. Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The list of Walk of Fame honorees was chosen from hundreds of nominees and confirmed by the organization's board of directors last month. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 July 2025 He was elected to the company's board of directors in 2003. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 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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