noun

1. One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

   “The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.”

2. (in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

   “The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.”

3. An advisor or manager to a person occupying a position or office to which the speaker believes the holder does not possess the typical qualifications and/or experience.