outside director

British  

noun

1. a director of a company who is not employed by that company but is often employed by a holding or associated company

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Example Sentences

In a May 2024 indictment, the Justice Department alleged that Wiederhorn replaced every outside director with directors under his control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Earlier this year, Ikuro Sugawara, an outside director, told a Japanese magazine that the moves had left Mr. Toyoda surrounded by people who do not question him.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Bush’s six children, was an outside director at a failed savings and loan association that came under scrutiny of federal regulators in the 1990s.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

“An outside director committed to that goal would be helpful, but insufficient alone if they were the only one committed to that goal,” Kron added.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023

Both proxy advisers recommend the election of David Chao, general partner at venture capital firm DCM Ventures, who will become the fifth outside director on the nine person board.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2022