advisory board

[əd-ˈvī-zə-rē bȯrd]
nounpl: advisory boards
conselho consultivo
1. A group of experts or knowledgeable individuals appointed to provide advice and recommendations to an organization, company, or institution on specific matters
The university established an advisory board to guide the development of the new engineering program.
A universidade estabeleceu um conselho consultivo para orientar o desenvolvimento do novo programa de engenharia.
2. A formal body that meets regularly to discuss and offer counsel on policy, strategy, or operational decisions
The CEO consulted with the advisory board before announcing the company's expansion plans.
O CEO consultou o conselho consultivo antes de anunciar os planos de expansão da empresa.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, advisory boards are prestigious positions often held by industry experts, academics, or prominent figures. In Brazil, they are increasingly common in startups and multinational corporations. The term is often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking business contexts, though 'conselho consultivo' is the proper Portuguese equivalent used in formal documentation and government institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advisory committeeconsulting boardexpert panelboard of advisors
Antonyms / Antônimos
executive boardboard of directors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho consultivo
Standard term used in corporate and academic contexts
São Paulo
conselho consultivo / board consultivo
Often uses English term directly in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
conselho consultivo
Formal Portuguese preferred in institutional settings
Portugal
conselho consultivo / órgão consultivo
Both terms used; 'órgão consultivo' emphasizes institutional role

Related Words

board of directorssteering committeeconsultantgovernance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sit on an advisory board
to serve on an advisory board
to appoint someone to the advisory board
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