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supervisory board

British  

noun

  1. a board of management of which nonmanagerial workers are members, having supervisory powers over some aspects of management decision-making

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Heineken said the executive decided to step down in consultation with the supervisory board.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The next phase will focus on bringing this strategy to life through disciplined execution of our strategic growth ambitions,” Heineken Supervisory Board Chairman Peter Wennink said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With this in mind, the Supervisory Board agrees this is the right moment to start the succession process to secure strong leadership for the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Milan Nedeljkovic convinces with his strategic foresight, strong implementation skills, and entrepreneurial thinking,” said Nicolas Peter, chairman of the supervisory board.

From The Wall Street Journal

Energoatom, the state nuclear company at the heart of the scandal, will have a new supervisory board "within a week," he added.

From BBC