Puppetmaster

Pronunciation: /ˈpəpətˈmæstɝ/

Puppetmaster (noun)

  1. A person who controls other people’s actions from behind the scenes, often to get power or results.
  2. A person who moves puppets during a show, using strings or hands to make them act.
  3. Someone who plans and directs events by influencing others indirectly, especially in complex systems.

Examples

  • The board thought it was in control, but a secret controller guided every move.
  • Everyone blamed the manager, yet a secret controller pulled the strings behind scenes.