The phrase "former exec" refers to a person who used to be an executive or hold a high-ranking position in a company or organization in the past. Full definition
The company was led by former execs from watch giants Citizen, Bulova and Timex. (thenextweb.com)
«It was just what everyone needed to hear,» says one former exec who attended the powwow. (bloomberg.com)
Of course, the Nokia name is back in the smartphone space, but that comes under a licensing deal through HMD — a company founded by former execs from the company. (techcrunch.com)