appointed
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Alessio Dionisi, appointed in the summer, became their 27th permanent manager in just under 18 years.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The president had appointed investor David Sacks as his AI and crypto czar before the businessman stepped down from that role to become co-chair of the president’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
In corporate news, Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and appointed his son Howard to succeed him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, was temporary deputy chief constable from 29 April 2025 and was appointed substantively into the role following a selection process in August, the force said.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Earlier that day, Germany’s aging president, Paul von Hindenburg, had appointed Hitler chancellor, making him the second-most powerful man in the country.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
