Five others hold another monarch as head of state.

He held the position as head of research for GM for 27 years.

He has held power since internationally recognised independence in 1980: as head of government since 1980 and head of state since 1987.

Dumali was the only one of the community leaders gathered here who actually held a post in Natira's government, as head of the loyal opposition party.

Ms. Russo had held a top post as head of Lucent's carrier equipment business.

Until the end of the Qajar rule 1925 he held several posts as head of the military administration.

But Mr. Ford seems to hold the most important post as head of strategy for the auto group.

Tracey held the same position as head of the mortgage bank, only then it was named NL, Inc.

Women usually held positions as head of women's athletics programs and head coach for women's basketball.

He will continue to hold considerable power as head of the Expediency Council, a powerful body charged with mediating between political and religious leaders.