der Vorstand
Translation
board of directors, executive board, management board, committee
Examples
Der Vorstand trifft sich einmal im Monat.
The board of directors meets once a month.
Er wurde in den Vorstand gewählt.
He was elected to the board.
Die Entscheidung liegt beim Vorstand.
The decision rests with the board.
Grammar Patterns
the board ((of sth.)) The board of the company is meeting today.
to be ((on the board)) He has been on the board for five years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschäftsleitung (management), Management, Direktion (directorate)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, in front of) + 'stehen' (to stand). Literally, those who 'stand before' or lead the organisation.
Memory Tips
Imagine a group of people 'standing in front' of the company, representing and leading it. That's the 'Vorstand'.