chair

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However, he "should no longer serve as chair and director with immediate effect. This follows serious concerns raised to the board", the group added.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Leonie Cooper, Labour London assembly member for Merton and Wandsworth and deputy chair of the environment committee urged residents to ensure drainage systems are correctly installed when carrying out work or buying property.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Oil major BP on Tuesday said it’s ousting the chair it appointed only last year, but keeping the chief executive he picked.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The London-based company said Tuesday that its board had unanimously decided that Manifold should no longer serve as chair, and that he would depart immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He picked up the chalk, pointed at the blackboard, and wrote a large, crooked A. Turning in her big chair, Little Britches gave him all her attention.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck