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

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

The bank said Maurizio Bai, acting deputy general manager, would be in charge of managing its ordinary activities until a shareholders’ meeting scheduled for next month that is due to appoint a new board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Rather, he would quietly appoint a committee to deliberate for eternity over exactly which door, and of what dimensions, would best facilitate the ingress and egress of all students.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson