A director who also holds an executive officer position within a company, typically involved in day-to-day management.
He attended the management meeting as an executive director.
A general director or board member; 役付取締役 specifically denotes a director who also serves as an executive officer.
An executive officer; 役付取締役 combines the roles of director and executive officer.
Compound of 役付 (executive position) and 取締役 (director).