German word

Vorstandsmitglied

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃtantsˌmɪtgliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounboard member

Example

Die Vorstandsmitglieder diskutierten das neue Projekt.

The board members discussed the new project.

Illustration for Vorstandsmitglied (board member)

More examples

Als Vorstandsmitglied trägt sie Verantwortung für die Strategie.

As a board member, she bears responsibility for the strategy.

Core concept

One of several people who jointly steer a company or organization from its top decision-making body.

Common phrases

  • als Vorstandsmitglied Verantwortung tragen

    bear responsibility as a board member

  • junges Vorstandsmitglied

    young board member

Similar words

Vorstand: The appointed management body of a company or organization.
Geschäftsführer: An officer directing daily business and serving as the company's legal representative.
Vorsitzender: The person who chairs a meeting or committee and coordinates its work.
Direktor: A senior manager overseeing a department or organization.

Definition in German

Ein Mitglied des Vorstands einer Firma oder Organisation, das an der Leitung und an wichtigen Entscheidungen beteiligt ist.

Word origin

Vorstandsmitglied is formed from Vorstand and Mitglied, naming a member of the Vorstand rather than a separate profession.

Usage tips

  • In a German company, Vorstandsmitglied usually refers to the executive board, not the supervisory board, whose members are Aufsichtsratsmitglieder.

Other meanings

  • directornoun
  • executivenoun
  • trusteenoun

Opposites

  • Außenstehenderoutsidernoun

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