What is the difference between managing director and executive director?

Answer 1

Managing Director is a Numero Uno, he exercises absolute responsibilities unless there are more than one Managing Director. while on the other hand Executive Director's duties can be defined as he is responsible for what  he is designated for.  In many ways, the duties of an executive director is similar to that of a managing director or the chief executive officer of a large company. Depending on the setting, the exact duties and responsibilities of this type of senior manager may vary somewhat, although there are a few core functions that tend to be universal.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

So a Executive Director of Sales and Marketing is the same as Director of Sales and Marketing? Who does this person reports to with in a corporation?

Answer 4

In some organizations the words Executive Director, Managing Director and CEO are used to mean the same thing. While in some cases the Executive Director is the head of a speciality group like Marketing, Production, Sales etc.
Ideally the Executive Director (ExD) is the owner of the company/start-up while the Managing Director reports to the ExD and to the CEO and the Chairman.
My two cents in this regard. Rgds Spartandance