A statesman refers to a highly respected and skilled political leader who works for the good of their country or community rather than for personal gain or self-interest. Full definition
Webb was one of the first MPs to have a blog and a website, and in 2004 his website, which made use of SMS technology, was commended in the New Statesman New Media Awards and, in February 2005, led him to win the inaugural Hansard Society E-Democracy Award. (en.wikipedia.org)
Later, as a kind of elder statesman of American art, he promulgated the movement eloquently through lectures, teaching and editing, without interrupting his highly productive output as an artist. (nytimes.com)
SIDNEY LUMET By Gary Giddins With Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, the elder statesman of New York moviemaking lands another knockout punch (filmcomment.com)