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He said last month that he would be stepping down at the end of September after more than nine years at the helm, with company veteran Per Narvinger already named as his successor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The 44-year-old explained his reasons for joining Chelsea after Enzo Maresca left in January, and his successor Liam Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

That decision reignited concern among some inside the bank and has complicated the effort to find a successor, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster will have to appoint a successor for the remaining months of Graham's term while another primary will need to be held.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

First, there was a rousing warm-up speech by King's associate and successor in Montgomery, the Reverend Ralph Abernathy.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

His successors, Ms. Jones shows, refashioned Disraeli the opportunist as a prophetic figure who adapted successfully to the new challenges of modernity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

In his third term, Xi has delegated some responsibilities to a small group of loyalists who are in their late 60s and early 70s—considered too old to be viable successors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It all traces back to an over-30-year-old legal brief from Big Tobacco: They created the modern liability shield playbook and invented the legal interpretation that its successors are now trying to complete.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

And for months he has been trying to raise the bar as high as possible for any of his potential successors.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

All recognized famous inventors had capable predecessors and successors and made their improvements at a time when society was capable of using their product.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond