noun
representative director; spokesperson for a board of directors
A director who legally represents a corporation or organization, often with executive authority. Used in business and legal contexts.
彼は当社の代表理事を務めています。
He serves as the representative director of our company.
代表理事が記者会見で新方針を発表した。
The representative director announced the new policy at the press conference.
Compound of 代表 (representative) and 理事 (director). A modern legal term with no obscure historical derivation.