vice chairmen
Plural backup leaders
Vice chairmen is the plural of vice chairman—a person who ranks just below and deputizes for a chairman.
The vice chairman presides in the chairman's absence and may assume specific duties within an organization: The vice chairmen of the committee divided responsibilities by region.
The gender-neutral vice chair and vice chairs are increasingly preferred.
Immediate subordinate to leader
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
- alternateOccur in succession
stand-in · right-hand · backup · acting · interim · junior · senior · ranking
Flat rigid panel
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- fiduciaryAgent bound by loyalty
- committeeAppointed group for duties
trustee · council · shareholder · bylaws · quorum · boardroom · stakeholder · charter
One who replaces another
- predecessorOne who came first
- heir apparentUnassailable next in line
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- elevationHeight above reference point
advancement · replacement · appointment · ascension · stepping stone · grooming · transition · handover
One who leads meetings
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- directorOne who leads
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- administratorPerson who manages operations
supervisor · presiding officer · moderator · facilitator · spokesperson · figurehead · representative · delegation
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- planningArranging for future events
- implementationPutting plans into effect
supervision · policy-making · liaison · mediation · advocacy · outreach · fundraising · ceremonial
second-in-command
Immediate subordinate to leader
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
alternate · stand-in · right-hand · backup · acting · interim · junior · senior · ranking · pecking order
board
Flat rigid panel
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- fiduciaryAgent bound by loyalty
committee · trustee · council · shareholder · bylaws · quorum · boardroom · stakeholder · charter · resolution
successor
One who replaces another
- predecessorOne who came first
- heir apparentUnassailable next in line
- promotionRank increase or publicity
elevation · advancement · replacement · appointment · ascension · stepping stone · grooming · transition · handover · retiring
chairperson
One who leads meetings
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- directorOne who leads
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
administrator · supervisor · presiding officer · moderator · facilitator · spokesperson · figurehead · representative · delegation · decision-making
oversight
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- planningArranging for future events
implementation · supervision · policy-making · liaison · mediation · advocacy · outreach · fundraising · ceremonial · ribbon-cutting
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Leaders of boards
chairpersons · chairs · presidents · chairwomen · chief executives
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Leaders of boards
principals · superiors · bosses · assistants · deputies
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