Refers to a member of a board of directors or a high-level executive in a company or organization. Often used in legal and business contexts.
He will take office as a director on the board next month.
Executive compensation is decided at the shareholders' meeting.
officer; official; person in charge
Broader use for any person holding an official position in an organization, such as a committee, association, or public body. Less specific than 'director'.
I ended up taking on the role of an officer in the neighborhood association.
The election of officers will be held next week.
He is scheduled to be appointed as a new director next month.
New officers were elected at the general meeting.
She served as a director of the company for ten years.
He resigned from his position as director after the fraud was discovered.
officer compensation; executive remuneration
executive bonus; directors' bonus