figurehead
n.a person who is the official leader of a group but does not have any real power. They are often chosen for their name or looks rather than their skills.
n.a person who serves as a nominal or titular head of an organization, lacking actual authority or influence. Often used to describe a symbolic leader in a political or corporate context.
“The president is just a figurehead for the real power.”
“After the merger, the former CEO became a figurehead, while the new board made all the important decisions.”
“While the monarch remains a respected figurehead for the nation, the actual legislative power resides entirely within the elected parliament.”
“He then became a global superstar twice over as the figurehead for the US’s most high-profile anti-drugs campaign.”
From figure + head.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.