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
Both were independent nonexecutive directors of Next Digital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
The unusual size of HSBC’s nominations committee—it contains all 11 independent nonexecutive directors—is one obstacle to decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
A handful of nonexecutive employees at the Tahlequah office earn or will soon earn six figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
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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