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 newly elected board will then vote to appoint the next CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Because he betrayed my confidence. I supported him through his campaign and he promised to appoint me corporation counsel. He didn’t live up to his word.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson