nonexecutive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
But new research finds the average nonexecutive employee’s future career is not affected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Kimmeridge has said Coterra’s board must reassess its leadership structure and appoint an independent, nonexecutive chair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 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
Ken Griffin is the founder and chief executive of Citadel and the founder and nonexecutive chairman of Citadel Securities.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
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