Who were the people in charge of plantations?

The people in charge of plantations were typically referred to as plantation owners or planters, who were often wealthy individuals or families. They oversaw the operations, management, and labor force of the plantation, which primarily relied on enslaved people or indentured servants for cultivation. In some cases, overseers were hired to manage the daily activities and ensure productivity on the plantation. The system was prevalent in the Americas, particularly in the production of cash crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton.