Answer: elderstatesman

AnswerCrossword Clue
ELDERSTATESMANDoyen, perhaps
ELDERSTATESMANInfluential official
ELDERSTATESMANProminent and experienced government official
ELDERSTATESMANVenerable public servant
ELDERSTATESMANInfluential person
ELDERSTATESMANSeasoned government advisor
ELDERSTATESMANWinston Churchill, e.g.
ELDERSTATESMANRespected figure