Stakeholder

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldər/

Stakeholder (noun)

  1. A person or group that has an interest in a project or decision.
  2. A person or organization that can affect or is affected by a project or decision.

Examples

  • An investor is an interested party in the company's success.
  • The board of directors is an influential group in the organization.

Common collocations: engage stakeholders, identify stakeholders, consult influential groups, involve influential groups