Related Clues:

• One with a golden parachute, perhaps, briefly
• Board member, usually
• One given a red-carpet reception
• One often going by limo
• Certain lounge frequenter
• WSJ reader, perhaps
• A-lister
• Naval officer, for short
• CEO or VP
• Member of the board
• The red carpet is rolled out for him
• Initially, individual of high status and influence
• Significant or high-ranking person, in short
• 'High-ranking person, initially (3)'
• Initially one has an import