"Executive Director" is a clue. That's a common title at investments banks inc JPMC, GS, MS. I suspect the story will recount political machinations typical on Wall St or City of London.

Yes but it's 1 AM here. I'll reply in the morning when I can give a cogent answer.

I found the book Political Savvy by DeLuca to be quite a good read on this topic. It is very analytical about the political games in a large organization.