chairmanship
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈtʃɛɹmənˌʃɪp// UK //tʃˈeəmənʃˌɪp// chair·man·ship
n. the position of being the leader of a group, meeting, or organization. It is the role of the person who sits in the chair during a meeting to lead the discussion.
n. the office or position of a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization. Often used to refer to the leadership role itself rather than the individual holding it.
She was elected to the chairmanship of the committee.
The board of directors voted to appoint him to the chairmanship after his successful tenure as a director.
The transition of chairmanship from one generation to the next is often a delicate process that requires both institutional knowledge and a fresh perspective on modern governance.