heir apparent
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Her departure followed a string of other exits, including former chief operating officer Brad Lightcap and Fidji Simo, once seen as the heir apparent to CEO Sam Altman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Then, the hosts discuss succession at JPMorgan now that CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest heir apparent, Marianne Lake, has left the company.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Vinicius Junior is the one they look to now, the heir apparent, the winger most likely to propel them forward.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
That doesn’t mean Stafford was thrilled about general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay spending a first-round pick on his heir apparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Instead the Fowl heir apparent crossed to the monitor wall and followed developments from there.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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