nonexecutive
Britishadjective
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Tyler joined the board as a nonexecutive director in April 2025 and was appointed interim chairman on May 26 after BP removed Albert Manifold, citing “serious concerns” about governance and conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
As chairman of BP, Manifold’s inclination was to act like an executive chairman rather than as a more hands-off nonexecutive role, people familiar with his leadership style said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Gerry Murphy will retire as Burberry chair in November, to be succeeded by William Jackson, who joins as a nonexecutive director July 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
In November 2019, he became nonexecutive board chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 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
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