noun
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.
彼は来月、取締役会の役員に就任する。
He will take office as a director on the board next month.
Executive compensation is decided at the shareholders' meeting.
noun
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'.
自治会の役員を引き受けることになった。
I ended up taking on the role of an officer in the neighborhood association.
役員の選出は来週行われる。
The election of officers will be held next week.