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nonexecutive

British

/ ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv /

adjective

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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The company said Friday that the board continues with its search for a group CEO and two nonexecutive directors to strengthen the board with one area of focus being North America retail experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

The unusual size of HSBC’s nominations committee—it contains all 11 independent nonexecutive directors—is one obstacle to decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal

Robert Hughes, the nonexecutive chairman of ACI Capital who is also a principal at IDG Capital Vietnam, told the Journal that the 6,000 employees referred to on the website “include independent advisors around the world in a network of which ACI Capital is a member.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A handful of nonexecutive employees at the Tahlequah office earn or will soon earn six figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From New York Times

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