appoint

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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

The cruise operator said Friday it will appoint five new independent directors including Alex Cruz, former chief executive of British Airways, and Kevin Lansberry, who previously served as finance chief for Disney’s Experiences division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But in the short term, Norwegian can appoint all the board members it wants—the stock will still be driven largely by fuel prices and broader macro pressures.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

“Then I found out. Mother finagled the governor to appoint me to the Council of Defense. The draft board said that could be my service.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson