Right person of brilliance to lead directors (9)

I believe the answer is:

starboard

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'right person of brilliance' is the definition.
'starboard' can be an answer for 'right' (right side of a ship). I am unsure of the 'person of brilliance' bit.

'lead directors' is the wordplay.
'lead' becomes 'star' (synonyms).
'directors' becomes 'board' (board of directors).
'star'+'board'='STARBOARD'

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for starboard that I've seen before include "Right side at sea" , "Literally, the steering side of a vessel" , "Right-hand side of ship while facing forward" , "Opposite of port" , "Ship's right side" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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