1. people in senior management positions who make important decisions in a company or organization
Usage: plural of executive

Examples

• The company executives met to discuss the merger.
• Senior executives receive substantial bonuses each year.
• The board hired new executives to turn the company around.
• Top executives often travel frequently for business.
• The executives approved the new marketing strategy.
• Many executives have advanced degrees in business.
• The executives decided to expand into international markets.