designee

American  

[dez-ig-nee] / ˌdɛz ɪgˈni /

noun

1. a person selected or designated to carry out a duty or role.

   If the judge is unavailable, his designee will hear the case.

2. a person named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed.

   She’s the CEO designee.

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Etymology

Origin of designee

First recorded in 1925–30; design(ate) + -ee

Example Sentences

Geber is naming a professional fiduciary as her primary designee and a younger cousin and younger nephew as backups.

From MarketWatch

The health officer will also sit on the panel, or appoint their own designee.

From Los Angeles Times

In a two-sentence press statement, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, which provides legal support to district attorneys across the state, announced that its executive director, Peter J. Skandalakis, "or his designee," would lead an investigation into Lt.

From Salon

They can also name a designee to make decisions for them when they can’t or won’t consent to care.

From Seattle Times

Katie Ingram, a teacher at Washington Elementary, will serve as administrative designee in Denson’s absence, Symonds said.

From Los Angeles Times