nonexecutive
Britishadjective
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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
They named Regis’s Jim Beyer as CEO of the combined company and Vault’s Russell Clark as nonexecutive chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Some managing directors, the highest rank for a nonexecutive, now share small offices, a downgrade from their previous digs on Madison Avenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
He is set to join the board in March, subject to regulatory approval, as a nonexecutive director and chair-designate to ensure an “orderly handover” before Vadera retires, Prudential said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
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