director

/daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/noun

The person in charge of leading or managing a department, a project, or a production such as a film or play.

Example sentence

“The director called the cast together to rehearse the final scene.”

Film credits distinguish the director from the producer: the director controls the creative side. In business, board members are also directors.

Related words

founderThe person who starts a company, organization, project, or institution.executiveRelating to the management and daily decision-making of a company, government, or other organization.entrepreneurSomeone who starts and runs their own business, taking on the financial risks involved.coworkerA person who works at the same place as you.startupA young company, usually one built to grow quickly.colleagueshipThe condition or relationship of being colleagues.