A director or executive; a person in a company or organization responsible for management and decision-making (e.g., board member, executive).
彼はその会社の役員に昇進した。
He was promoted to an executive position at the company.
役員会で来年度の方針が決まった。
The board of directors decided on next year's policy.
役員報酬の額がニュースで取り上げられた。
The amount of executive compensation was reported in the news.
An officer or official; a person in charge of certain duties within an organization.
イベント当日は各部の役員が準備を担当した。
On the day of the event, officers from each division were in charge of preparations.
学校の役員として地域の会合に出席した。
I attended a community meeting as a school officer.
非営利団体の役員はボランティアで活動していることが多い。
Officers of non-profit organizations often serve on a volunteer basis.