What is a stakeholder? It is defined as:

A stakeholder is an individual, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in a particular project, organization, or system. Stakeholders can include employees, customers, suppliers, investors, government agencies, and community members, among others. They may have the ability to influence or be affected by the decisions and actions of the entity they are stakeholders in.

A person or organization who is affected by or can affect the achievement of an organization's objectives.