In 1973, Kohl succeeded him as federal chairman; he retained this position until 1998.

Lord Alexander had already been chosen to succeed as chairman.

As president, he succeeded his father, an influential spokesman for the sugar industry as chairman of its trade organization from 1976 to 1981.

Jake Thomas, the new vice-chairman was the firm favorite to succeed him as chairman.

In 1904, he succeeded his father as chairman of the company, remaining in the post until 1943.

After his death in 1994, his brother Peter succeeded him as chairman of the board.

In 1903 David Howard succeeded his father as chairman and there followed a period of rapid growth.

Edmund succeeded William as chairman in 1940 and held the post until his death in 1953.

Henry died in 1879 and his son Alexander succeeded him as chairman.

Sir Colin is expected to succeed him as chairman.