Ο όρος managing director υπάρχει, π.χ. [Kathryn McDowell awarded CBE](http://bit.ly/11aJZdA):> Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Kathryn McDowell, has been awarded a CBE for services to music in the Queen's Birthday Honours list 2011.Άλλο πράγμα ο orchestra leader, δηλαδή ο μαέστρος (conductor).