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What is the difference between a managing director and a director? Does a managing director have more powers than a normal director?

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Published on: 14 September 2017
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company law makes no distinction between a managing director and any other kind of director, and provides no definition of the term ‘managing director’. The company law duties and powers of all directors appointed pursuant to the Companies Act 2006 (and preceding company law) are the same (see Practice Notes: Powers of directors and Directors' duties—a quick guide).

However, a person might be given a specific job title and particular responsibilities pursuant to an employment contract in addition to their appointment as a director. For example, a director might be appointed as a non-executive or an executive director. These roles and terms are not created or

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