Chairman of a Board - Highest ranking officer in a firm's <a href="https://quoteddata.com/glossary/board/">board of directors</a> who presides over the board's meetings, but may or may not have actual executive authority.

This title is often adapted from a diversity perspective. Versions include chairperson, chairwoman, chairman or just Chair.

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