Legal Question in Business Law in California

Not necessarily, unless that is called for within the NDA itself (for example, the signature line has a titled officer or manager). Consult with an attorney in your area for specifics given the language and circumstances of the NDA.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

Franchise Attorney

You do not provide enough information to answer this question. Who can sign a binding agreement for a company is a modestly tricky issue, and will definitely depend on the specifics of the situation, particularly the authority structure within the company and the form of the business (corporation, partnership, etc.).