leadership appointment
noun phraseUK /ˈliː.də.ʃɪp əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
US /ˈliː.dɚ.ʃɪp əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
A leadership appointment is when someone is chosen to be the boss or leader of a group.
The school announced the leadership appointment of a new head teacher.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The official act of naming a person to a top management role in a company.
The leadership appointment was confirmed at the annual general meeting.
3. A scheduled time when a leader meets with someone.
She has a leadership appointment with the regional director at noon.
4. The job or position itself that a leader holds.
His leadership appointment lasts for three years.