definition of executive director
An executive director is a chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation.The title is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though many United States nonprofits have adopted the title president or CEO.he executive director is a leadership role for an organization and often fulfills a motivational role in addition to office-based work. Executive directors motivate and mentor members, volunteers, and staff, and may chair meetings. The executive director leads the organization and develops its organizational culture.