non-executive ˌnon-exˈecutive adjective [only before a noun]
someone who has a non-executive role is not involved in the daily management of a company or other organization but attends board meetings and gives advice:
• He will continue as a non-executive member of the board.
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non-executive UK US (also nonexecutive) noun [C] also INFORMAL non-exec) MANAGEMENT, WORKPLACE
► a member of a company's board of directors who is not one of the company's managers: »
Many non-executives believe they should have the last word on a company's mergers.
»The days of the non-exec coming in for a monthly meeting, with a good lunch and a game of golf, are long gone.
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non-executive UK US (also nonexecutive) adjective [before noun] also INFORMAL non-exec) MANAGEMENT, WORKPLACE
► relating to a non-executive: »
Baker is to be non-executive chairman at Medeva.
»a non-executive role/board seat/post
Financial and business terms. 2012.