Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
President v. person in the Chair
English answer:
top executive v. chairman of a group-board of executives or directors
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Stephanie Ezrol
Nov 9, 2011 23:42
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President v. person in the Chair
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Context:
"On their return home one of the first things they decided was to set up a committee for East Arabian and Gulf Studies with [W.] as President and [B.] in the Chair".
What is the difference between 'the president of a committee' and 'the person in the chair of a committee'?
"On their return home one of the first things they decided was to set up a committee for East Arabian and Gulf Studies with [W.] as President and [B.] in the Chair".
What is the difference between 'the president of a committee' and 'the person in the chair of a committee'?
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Nov 14, 2011 14:42: Stephanie Ezrol Created KOG entry
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Stephanie Ezrol
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top executive v. chairman of a group-board of executives or directors
These are 2 different types of leadership positions with the president usually being the top executive
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Yes, and in some organizations, like charities etc;, the 'Preseident' is more of an honorary title give to a major sponsor, for example, whereas the 'Chairperson' has a more practical, executive role.
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Thanks Tony.
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Chair in that case could be chairman of a group, like a chairman of the board, or it could be the chairman (department head) of an academic department at an educational institution.