appoint

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“This allows the president to appoint whoever he wants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Upon closing of the deal, which is expected to occur by mid-2027, Foley is expected to remain CEO, while Unilever will appoint four of the 12 members of the combined company’s board of directors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He called for “shared dialogue” and “shared advocacy,” announcing that he would appoint a task force “comprised of stakeholders on all sides of this to continue to have the conversation.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The cruise operator said Friday it will appoint five new independent directors including Alex Cruz, former chief executive of British Airways, and Kevin Lansberry, who previously served as finance chief for Disney’s Experiences division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He urged the Army to appoint Nancy Jaax to the position, and the Army listened.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston