Corporate officers are appointed to handle the essential daily operations of a company. They oversee different areas of business and help inform high-level business decisions.
The officers of a corporation are key management executives who carry out the daily work of the business. They're appointed by and report to the board of directors, and oversee specific business functions based on their background and expertise.
In general, the duties of each officer are set forth in the bylaws or, to the extent consistent with the bylaws, are prescribed by the board of directors. Usually, the bylaws will provide for several corporate officers. The most common are the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.
The corporate officers are high-level management executives. They have responsibility for carrying out the board's initiatives and policies through their day-to-day decisions and management of the company. Unless prohibited by the corporation's bylaws or state law, officers may also be shareholders or directors.
Officers are usually appointed by a corporation's board of directors ing to its internal policies. There are many corporate officer titles, such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Most legal entities like corporations have officers and directors who, together, run the business. Directors sit on the board of directors and collectively govern and oversee the entity. In contrast, officers generally implement the board's vision and manage the day-to-day operations of the business.
There are sources and tools that may be helpful for finding information about officers and directors, and to a limited degree those lower on the corporate hierarchy. Company Web Pages. This should be the first stop for anyone researching the executives and directors. SEC Filings. LinkedIn. The Internet. Articles.
In US companies, officers are elected by the board of directors, and usually consist of a president and/or a chief executive officer, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, and a treasurer or chief financial officer.
Officers & Directors Company Web Pages. This should be the first stop for anyone researching the executives and directors. SEC Filings. The Proxy (or DEF14A) is the annual filing that goes with the 10K that lists the officers and directors. LinkedIn. The Internet. Articles.