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chief

[cheef] / tʃif /




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Francis Warren - son of Queensberry chief Frank - first noticed him as a teenager, sparring established professionals.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The goal is to eventually have a pizza sliding out of such machines "every minute", says co-founder and chief executive Nipun Sharma.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The apparel company is shaking up leadership at Old Navy, bringing in Michael Francis, a retail veteran with experience at Walmart and Target, as chief executive of the brand to try to boost sales.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Earlier this week, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said the circuit was dismayed by the advert, describing Good Good's initial handling of the controversy as "disappointing."

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

She’d have her own highly experienced chief navigator, Kirill Khil, along with her for support.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Also in focus is this week's annual gathering of central bankers, economists and finance chiefs in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the Federal Reserve's boss Kevin Warsh is due to speak.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Traders will be closely watching his speech at next week's annual meeting of central bankers, economists and finance chiefs in Jackson Hole, hoping for some clarification on monetary policy.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Among them are Medway Council chiefs who say they will use AI to "draft care plans" and automate invoice processing.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Like shoppers trying to keep the fridge stocked, pharmaceutical chiefs are constantly hunting for promising biotech drugs to replace expiring blockbusters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The tribe, led by one of its greatest chiefs, James Bigheart—who spoke seven languages, among them Sioux, French, English, and Latin, and who had taken to wearing a suit—was able to forestall the process.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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