The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive in an organization and has ultimate responsibility for the management of the company. They report directly to the Board of Directors and are accountable to the company's owners.
An executive director is a member of a company's board of directors who has management responsibilities for the day-to-day activities of the business. Compared to non-executive directors, executive directors take an active role in running the company's operations.
A Non-Executive Director (NED) is a member of a company's board of directors who does not engage in the day-to-day operations of the business but contributes strategic oversight and independent judgment.
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