board of directors
noun[C]
MANAGEMENT,WORKPLACEukuspluralboards of directors(alsoboard)thegroupofpeoplewhoshareholderschoosetomanageacompanyororganization:
Approval by the board ofdirectorsisrequiredtoimplementthe newstrategy.
serve/sit on the board of directorsShecurrentlyserveson Prudential's board ofdirectors.
thechair/chairmanof the board ofdirectors