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supervisory board

British

noun

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

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“Roy Jakobs has demonstrated clear leadership, strong execution and a relentless focus on strengthening Philips amid an uncertain macro environment,” said Feike Sijbesma, chairman of the supervisory board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

He called for a new supervisory board at Energoatom -- the state nuclear company at the heart of the scandal -- "within a week" that would enable a "complete overhaul of the company's management".

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

Mr Kiriyenko, President Putin's deputy chief of staff, chairs the song contest's supervisory board.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

“Given current developments, a successful continuation of the process no longer appears possible,” Hans-Joachim Watzke, the chairman of the league’s supervisory board, said Wednesday.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

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

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