nonexecutive

British

/ ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv /

adjective

not having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect

a nonexecutive role on the board

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But a new study finds that working at a company that fails generally doesn’t affect the average nonexecutive employee’s future career.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some managing directors, the highest rank for a nonexecutive, now share small offices, a downgrade from their previous digs on Madison Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

In November 2019, he became nonexecutive board chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal

The appointment of a new nonexecutive director to its board who is a former CEO of financial markets watchdog Finma shouldn’t harm its regulatory relations, they add.

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Devon President and Chief Executive Officer Clay Gaspar is expected to keep his titles at the combined company, while Jorden would serve as nonexecutive chairman of the board.

From The Wall Street Journal

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