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  • adjective Not executive; lacking executive authority
  • noun One who is not an executive.

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Examples

  • So what, then, is Ray Lane seeking to accomplish by eschewing the CEO position while at the same time changing his title from nonexecutive chair to executive chair?

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

  • Ms. Russo might appear to be the obvious candidate were she not encumbered by a 24-member board and a "nonexecutive" chairman, Serge Tchuruk, the former Alcatel chief executive, who reportedly insists on having a say in all major decisions.

    Investing in Gold Can Cost Less 2007

  • And Genel's 56%-owner, Mehmet Karehmet , has installed his daughter, with no background in the industry, as a nonexecutive director.

    Discretion the Better Part of Vallares Andrew Peaple 2011

  • At Galliford, Mr. Coull will join the board as a nonexecutive director on Nov. 8 before succeeding David Calverley as chairman in July.

    Segro CEO to Step Down Anita Likus 2010

  • Nathaniel Rothschild will be a nonexecutive director.

    Former BP Chief in Deal With Big Iraq Oil Producer Selina Williams 2011

  • Her other brother Lachlan quit his management role at News Corp. in 2005 but remains a nonexecutive director.

    News Corp. Agrees to Buy Shine Group Paul Sonne 2011

  • "Today, a major new player in international aviation has been born and British Airways and Iberia have achieved their ambition of playing a full role in industry consolidation," IAG's nonexecutive Chairman Antonio Vazquez said.

    IAG Shares Slip on Day One Kaveri Niththyananthan 2011

  • He will take up the Galliford Try post on July 1 and said he is also looking for several other nonexecutive roles.

    Segro CEO to Step Down Anita Likus 2010

  • Victor Fung will continue as a nonexecutive director of the board of Li & Fung and as chairman of its risk-management and sustainability committee.

    Li & Fung Shuffles Top Ranks Kate O'Keeffe 2011

  • Northeast Chief Executive Charles Shivery would become the nonexecutive chairman of the company for 18 months, while Nstar CEO Thomas May will be president and CEO, becoming chairman after Mr. Shivery 's tenure.

    Northeast Utilities to Buy Nstar for $4.3 Billion in Stock Nathan Becker 2010

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