He was no longer just the finance director but was the chief executive, and chairman designate, of the organisation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The tour operator's chairman designate made his first share purchase, buying 100,000 shares for almost £40,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He is to be appointed as a non-executive director and chairman designate of the banking group.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)