元もと社しゃ長ちょう

noun

former company president; former CEO

Refers to a person who previously held the position of president (社長) in a company. The prefix 元 indicates 'former' or 'ex-'. Commonly used in business contexts.

• 彼かれはその会かい社しゃの元もと社しゃ長ちょうです。

  He is the former president of that company.

• 元もと社しゃ長ちょうが顧こ問もんとして残のこっている。

  The former president remains as an advisor.