mastermind

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Now the 59-year-old Gen Re chairman is Berkshire’s choice to succeed Ajit Jain whenever the 74-year-old insurance mastermind decides to retire, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Najib's defence lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The two days of fierce fighting also killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara -- seen as the mastermind behind the junta's pivot to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Pradeep’s busy watching something on his laptop, earphones on, but he’s the mastermind who makes Robby dance to his tune.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali