"manager") is an authorized representative of a company or unincorporated business under Japanese commercial law.
Directors and corporate officers (but not statutory auditors) may be granted shihainin status in addition to any other titles they hold within the company.
The term can lead to confusion in translation, as the literal translation of "manager" may be confused with internal "manager" titles that do not necessarily denote shihainin status.
However, it is popular in certain industries, such as hotels and restaurants, as the sole designation for the manager of a particular property.
Company shihainin are generally appointed by the board of directors.