All articles tagged with #appointment
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea’s head coach on a four-year contract, with an official announcement expected soon. The move is being treated as a rapid hire after the FA Cup final, and he is set to have more influence in footballing matters under the club’s ownership as Chelsea look to rebuild their team.
President Donald Trump has fired the entire six-member San Francisco Presidio Board of Trustees, all appointed by Biden. Three terms expired last May and the other three were set to expire next May, with the 1,500-acre Presidio's governance now awaiting new appointees, per a San Francisco Chronicle report.
The Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, with Sam Waldon continuing as Acting Director until then. Woodcock, a former SEC director and current Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, will lead more than 1,000 enforcement staff and steer cases that strengthen investor protection and market integrity, drawing on his SEC leadership background and governance expertise.
Pope Leo XIV appointed an Australian church lawyer as the Vatican’s chief legal adviser, marking a high-level leadership appointment in the Holy See’s legal affairs.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Alan Armstrong, executive chair at Williams Companies, to fill Senator Markwayne Mullin’s seat until the November election. Armstrong has no prior public office and is barred by state law from running this fall, with Rep. Kevin Hern the clear favorite for the full term. The pick followed White House discussions, including with Trump, reflecting Oklahoma’s energy ties. The live updates also cover GOP moves on DHS funding and election-related proposals in Congress, as well as other items like King Charles III’s U.S. visit.
Secretary Kristi Noem named Charles Wall Deputy Director of ICE, praising his 14-year ICE career—including his time as Principal Legal Advisor who oversaw a staff of more than 3,500 attorneys and support personnel—and his focus on prioritizing the removal of violent criminals.
HSBC has appointed Brendan Nelson as its new chair, signaling a leadership change in the banking sector.
Defense lawyers are challenging Bill Essayli's authority to serve as a federal prosecutor without Senate confirmation, arguing he is an 'inferior officer' requiring proper appointment, and citing his social media statements asserting he still holds significant authority.
Donald Trump has selected a Heritage Foundation economist to lead the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach under his administration.
Linda Yaccarino has been appointed as the chief executive of a telehealth start-up, marking a significant leadership change in the digital health industry.
Saquon Barkley was surprised to be named to Trump's revamped Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition but has decided not to participate, citing a busy schedule. Despite his non-participation, Barkley has maintained friendly relations with Trump, having met him socially and publicly supporting him. The council includes various prominent athletes and sports figures, and its reestablishment aims to promote physical education and major sporting events in the US.
President Trump appointed Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, as the interim NASA Administrator, a move that raises questions due to Duffy's lack of space background but aligns with his interest in spaceflight and his leadership role in transportation.
Mark Guiducci, the creative editorial director at Vogue, has been appointed as Vanity Fair's new top editor, becoming the magazine's first 'global editorial director' after Radhika Jones's seven-year tenure.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France, marking a significant political decision in his administration.
Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as a potential Treasury Secretary, despite not fitting the typical mold of a Trump loyalist. This choice suggests a departure from Trump's usual preference for appointing close allies to key positions.