Independent Director

Independent Director
An independent director, also known as an outside director, is a member of a company's board of directors who does not have a material or financial relationship with the company or related entities, apart from receiving a director's fee, and does not own shares in the company. Independent directors are considered better suited to provide impartial judgment and governance.
Outside Director
An outside director, also known as an independent director, is a member of a company's board of directors who is not part of the company's executive management team.

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