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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Chairman of the board historic definition... Chairman of the board -- When the board of directors of a railroad company or other company is presided over by an officer designated as the chairman of the board instead of by the president of the company the chairman of the board is the directing financial officer and is' in fact the head of the company. The president then occupies a subordinate position ; he is the chief operating officer or the chief managing officer. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.