penner

¹ American  

[pen-er] / ˈpɛn ər /

noun

1. a person whose task is to herd cattle, sheep, etc., into a pen, often preparatory to a procedure such as branding or shearing.

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penner ² American  

[pen-er] / ˈpɛn ər /

noun

1. a person who pens or writes something; author or composer (of a specified text).

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Example Sentences

“After starting as an hourly associate and being with us for over 30 years in a variety of leadership roles across all three of our operating segments, John understands every dimension of our business — from the sales floor to global strategy,” Greg Penner, Walmart’s chairman, said in a statement Friday.

From MarketWatch

“John’s six-year leadership of our Walmart U.S. business during a time of rapid change, marked by digital acceleration and strong associate engagement, has positioned us for continued success,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board, in a statement.

From Barron's

Walmart chairman Greg Penner said Mr McMillon had left the company in a stronger position than when he started in the role in 2014, when the rise of e-commerce had put the firm on the defensive.

From BBC

“Everyone on this board is concerned about Dec. 12 and what will occur after Dec. 12,” board Chair Linda Penner said.

From Los Angeles Times

After getting feedback from more than 10,000 fans, team co-owner Carre Walton Penner led a contingent that included Leech and chief marketing officer Hailey Sullivan to Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, to meet with designers.

From Seattle Times