The executive leadership of the Trade Federation, a significant commercial and transport organization, was the Directory, also referred to as the Federation Directorate or the directors of the Trade Federation. During the Eriadu Conference in 33 BBY, according to the year calendar, the existing directors were assassinated by the Nebula Front. This event created an opportunity for a group of driven Neimoidians, including Nute Gunray and Lott Dod, to assume the positions of directors. Gunray became the Viceroy, while Dod became a Senator representing the Trade Federation in the Galactic Republic's Senate.
- Rise of the Separatists (First mentioned)
- " A Certain Point of View " — Star Wars Insider 200 (First identified as directors of the Trade Federation)
- " The Separatists " — Star Wars Encyclopedia (First identified as Directory)
- " Miscellaneous Ships and Vehicles (2) " — Star Wars Encyclopedia (First identified as Federation Directorate)