The phrase "former executive" refers to someone who used to hold a high-level position in a company or organization but is no longer in that role. Full definition
But that would pose a tremendous technological challenge, as well as an enormous policy shift, former executives said. (entrepreneur.com)
«The public will love the futuristic design and likely accept their vision for the future... but I believe there will be some head scratching,» one former executive told me. (theverge.com)
Even going so far as to hire former executives of major western production companies to mask their plot. (dailysignal.com)