the difference between a politician and an executive is that for one, as a european, you have democratic control of the people who make up the commision, while

the difference between a politician and an executive is that for one, as a european, you have democratic control of the people who make up the commision, while no one is able to do so for private companies. It is actually quite sad how little democratic power people hold inside the companies and jobs they work at, especially compared to mid to late 20th century.