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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Example Sentences

“With Rafa at the helm, we look forward to building on Heineken’s strong foundations and continuing our journey of long-term, balanced growth,” Heineken supervisory board Chairman Peter Wennink said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"With Rafa at the helm, we look forward to building on Heineken's strong foundations and continuing our journey of long-term, balanced growth," supervisory board chairman Peter Wennink said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

But private credit is growing fast in the EU, and now bears watching, said Frank Elderson, the vice chair of the European Central Bank’s supervisory board, in an interview last month.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Döpfner and supervisory board Vice Chairwoman Friede Springer assumed control of the media assets, including German news publishers Bild and Die Welt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Then let there be elected a supervisory board of trusty guardians, men absolutely above the reproach of having played the concertina or plunked staccato tunes on a banjo.

From Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques by Huneker, James