Found 2 items, similar to point man.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: point man point man n 1: someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise; “he is the president's point man on economic issues” 2: a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol
English → English (gcide) Definition: Point man Point man \Point" man`\, n.; pl. -men (-men). 1. (Mil.) the lead soldier in a foot patrol under combat conditions. [PJC] 2. a person who takes a conspicuous public position in proposing a new idea or initiating a new policy, who may become a target of criticism for those opposed. “The Secretary of State served as point man for the administration's new China policy.” [PJC]