key (adjective, key, \ kiː \) person (noun, per-son, \ ˈpɜːrsn \)
Definition: is an individual that possesses the skills, knowledge, creative abilities, inspiration, reputation or charisma that is necessary for a company’s viability or business growth. Additionally, if such an individual leaves the company, it may cripple its status in the eyes of the business partners, customers, or the media, as well as lead to a decline in the overall profitability of the organization. If a key person is missing from the company’s structure, it also affects its day-to-day operations and may decrease the employees’ morale.
In a Sentence:
- Jefferson has proven to be a key person in our company, as he saved dozens of crucial negotiations with our business partners which could have ended badly.
- Only after we’ve lost Henderson, we understood that he was a key person in our accounting department. Without him, mistakes started appearing in most of our financial records.
- Even though Frederick didn’t have a lot of responsibilities in the office, he was a key person in our company due to how well he handled talking with the press.
Synonyms and related words: key employee, consultant, eligible person, advisor, credible person
