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Lynas has appointed Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux as interim CEO as incumbent Amanda Lacaze prepares to step down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He has appointed his son Michael as co-manager.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

After months of delay, the UN labour agency has appointed Trump administration official Sheng Li as its deputy director general, despite Washington's failure to pay its dues for two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The mayor does not set this policy, but Mamdani has appointed six of the nine members on the city's Rent Guidelines Board, which decides the issue.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“The governor has appointed me as administrator,”Mr. Stone told the crowd.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm