direktorid

Direktorid is the Estonian term for individuals who hold a directorial role, and is used in both corporate and artistic contexts. The plural form refers to multiple people bearing such titles. In corporate use, a director can be a member of a company’s board of directors or an executive responsible for managing operations. In film, theatre and other arts, a director is the person who has creative control over a production and guides its realization.

In corporate governance, directors have fiduciary duties and are responsible for setting strategy, supervising management, approving budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Executive directors are part of the company’s management, while non-executive directors provide independent oversight. Directors are typically appointed or elected by shareholders or members and can be removed by governance mechanisms. They may serve on committees such as audit, risk, or remuneration to handle specialized areas. Directors should avoid conflicts of interest and act in the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders.

In the arts, a director shapes the artistic vision, oversees creative development, casts, and production decisions; collaborates with producers, designers, and technicians; and is ultimately responsible for the realization of a project, whether a film, stage play, or other performance.

Legal frameworks vary by jurisdiction, but most place directors under duties of care and loyalty, require compliance with applicable laws and financial reporting standards, and hold them accountable for governance and long-term sustainability of the organization.