Internal stakeholders are individuals or groups within an organization who are directly affected by its operations and decisions. Members of executive management are considered internal stakeholders because they have a vested interest in the company's performance and outcomes. They are involved in strategic decision-making and are impacted by the company's success or failure.
References
* Principles of Supply Chain Management by Joel D. Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong
* Stakeholder Theory and Supply Chain Management: Business Ethics Quarterly