chairman of the board

noun

1. the chief officer of a business corporation, elected by its board of directors and charged with the supervision and management of high-level affairs of the company, as making corporate policy or approving actions of the president and vice presidents.

Example Sentences

John Fervier, chairman of the board, warned against passing the rule, saying it exposes the board to legal jeopardy as it doesn’t have the statutory authority to implement its plan.

From Salon

The move comes as Oracle co-founder and chairman of the board Larry Ellison has become more involved in the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times

In the cultural sector he was chairman of the board of trustees at London’s National Gallery and chair of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

From Seattle Times

McMahon stepped down from the his position as executive chairman of the board of directors at WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, according to a statement released late Friday.

From Seattle Times

Wrestling impresario Vince McMahon has resigned as executive chairman of the board of TKO Group, the public company formed last year after Endeavor acquired World Wrestling Entertainment and merged it with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

From Los Angeles Times