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nonexecutive

British  
/ ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv /

adjective

  1. not having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect

    a nonexecutive role on the board

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Both were independent nonexecutive directors of Next Digital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But a new study finds that working at a company that fails generally doesn’t affect the average nonexecutive employee’s future career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Devon President and Chief Executive Officer Clay Gaspar is expected to keep his titles at the combined company, while Jorden would serve as nonexecutive chairman of the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The appointment of a new nonexecutive director to its board who is a former CEO of financial markets watchdog Finma shouldn’t harm its regulatory relations, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Ken Griffin is the founder and chief executive of Citadel and the founder and nonexecutive chairman of Citadel Securities.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

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