Someone who has a nonexecutive position in a company or organization gives advice but is not responsible for making decisions or ensuring that decisions are carried out.
[business]
...nonexecutive directors.
nonexecutive in British English
(ˌnɒnɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv)
adjective
not having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect
a nonexecutive role on the board
Examples of 'nonexecutive' in a sentence
nonexecutive
The point was we want to appoint a new nonexecutive chairman.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It was acknowledged that shareholder expectation was for the next chairman to be nonexecutive.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He will stay on as nonexecutive chairman.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They argue that board appointments are somewhat easier, as companies recruit externally for nonexecutive roles.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He said he was considering another full-time role and a nonexecutive chairmanship.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Once a new chairman is appointed, the entirely nonexecutive board will have six members.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Last August the governors' nominations and remuneration committee doubled the salaries of other nonexecutive board members.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
nonexecutive
British English: non-executive ADJECTIVE
Someone who has a non-executive position in a company or organization gives advice but is not responsible for making decisions or ensuring that decisions are carried out.