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executive director

British  

noun

  1. a member of the board of directors of a company who is also an employee (usually full-time) of that company and who often has a specified area of responsibility, such as finance or production Compare nonexecutive director

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Cori Racela, executive director for Western Center on Law & Poverty, called it a “crucial affirmation that healthcare decisions belong in exam rooms, not government subpoenas.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, Liz Cannon, the executive director of the OICTS, submitted her resignation, the culmination of a pressure campaign by senior officials to get her to leave, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This week’s revelations are just the tip of the iceberg,” says Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, who urged Congress to launch an investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

“The near-record profits are fueling tremendous anger…among people in every state,” said Amy Bach, executive director of consumer group United Policyholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Melissa Symonds, executive director of UK toys at Circana, described last year as a "clear turning point" for the sector.

From BBC