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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Example Sentences

Paul McKinlay, executive director of court operations, predicted the growth in serious criminal cases would place further strain on the capacity and resources of the courts.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Mike Prysner, the executive director of the Center on Conscience and War, a group that provides legal support and counsel for conscientious objectors, told Salon that they have seen a huge increase in interest.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Mr. Suarez is executive director of the Center for a Free Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He also serves as the executive director of the Korean food safety societies.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Its executive director, Joe Puma, was initially wary, but we ended up having two long conversations.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover