Define: Corporate Officer

The meaning of “Corporate Officer” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Corporate Officer defined in a legal contract?

  • Corporate Officer means the president of an entity, any vice president in charge of a primary business unit, department, or function (like sales, administration or finance); any other person who carries out a policy-making function; or any other individual who carries out similar policy-making functions for the entity. Executive officers of subsidiaries or parent entities may be deemed Corporate Officers if they perform policy-making functions for the entity. Seen in 48 SEC filings
  • Corporate Officer means anyone who serves as the president of a Broader Eligible Business, or a vice president in charge of a main business unit, department or function (similar to sales, administration or finance); any other person who performs a policy-making function; or another person who carries out similar policy-making roles for the Broader Eligible Business. Executives of subsidiaries or parent firms of any Broader Eligible Business may be regarded as Corporate Officers if they carry out such policy-making roles for the Broader Eligible Business. Seen in 33 SEC filings
  • Corporate Officer means with respect to the Borrower, the chairman of the board, the president, any vice president, the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, the secretary, the treasurer, or the controller thereof. Seen in 15 SEC filings
  • Corporate Officer means anyone in the positions of President, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, Controller, Secretary or Treasurer of a company, and any other officers designated as corporate officers by the board. Seen in 14 SEC filings
  • Corporate Officer means any person who fills an office specified in the corporate charter or articles of incorporation. Seen in 13 SEC filings
  • Corporate Officer means an officer described in the bylaws or appointed or elected by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws or articles or certificates of incorporation of an employer organized as a for-profit or nonprofit corporation. Seen in 10 SEC filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Corporate Officer means the president, vice president, or other person carrying out policy-making functions for an entity.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring or Appointment of Senior Managers
  • Forming a New Business Entity
  • Purchasing or Selling a Business
  • Entering Into a Partnership
  • Establishing Company Governing Policies

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Corporate Officer means an individual fulfilling a role mentioned in the entity's corporate charter or articles of incorporation.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing a New Corporation
  • Merging Companies or GmbHs
  • Dissolving a Corporation

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

  • Corporate Officer means an individual appointed or elected by the board of directors in accordance with the entity's bylaws or articles.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Outlining Corporate Governance Structure
  • Negotiating Investment Terms
  • Providing Stock Options to Employees

Relevant Sectors

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Corporate Officer means the president, vice president, or other person carrying out policy-making functions for an entity

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