board of directors

noun phrase

: a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization
She's on the board of directors for a large corporation.

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All of these people are part of the company's board of directors, and, under the leadership of Armani's sister Rosanna, have long been involved in the company's team. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Cannon-Grant was fired from ViB by its board of directors in 2022, and the charity was shuttered. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Inspirato said a special committee of independent directors and the company’s board of directors are reviewing the Exclusive Resorts offer. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025 Bending Spoon’s acquisition of Vimeo, which was unanimously approved by Vimeo’s board of directors, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to Vimeo stockholder approval and customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for board of directors

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“Board of directors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board%20of%20directors. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

board of directors

often capitalized B&D
: a group of individuals elected by the shareholders of a corporation to manage the corporation's business and appoint its officers

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