He will become chairman of the group next Jan. 1, succeeding Sir John Read, 70, who will retire.

After finishing the negotiations, he became chairman of now government-owned Qantas, succeeding his co-founder McMasters.

Keller became chairman of Standard Oil in 1981, succeeding Harold J. Haynes as chairman and chief executive officer.

He was also chairman of Falmouth Docks Company for 45 years, succeeding his father.

He became chairman in 1908, succeeding Alfred Baldwin, father of Stanley Baldwin, the future prime minister.

Not completely leaving the company, Moglia became the new chairman, succeeding J. Joseph Ricketts.

In 1955 he became chairman of the pensioners' association Landslaget for statspensjonister, succeeding Per Skotte.

In 1987, Stewart Bainum, Jr., became chairman and CEO, succeeding his father.

Sir Anthony became the new chairman on 1 July, succeeding John Maltby, whose term of office ended on 30 June.

Mr. Tobias will also become chairman, succeeding Richard D. Wood, who will stay on as a director.