second-in-command
noun
: someone who is ranked second in a group or organization
the police chief's second-in-command
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Related Articles Adrian Mitchell, the outgoing chief financial officer and chief operating officer who has essentially served as second-in-command, took home total compensation of $5,500,023, including $950,000 in salary, $3,238,496 in stock awards and $1,288,400 in incentives.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Mitchell, essentially the second-in-command at Macy’s reporting to chairman and chief executive officer Tony Spring, will stay with the company until June 21.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mastro, a prominent attorney with a record of championing conservative causes in court, has for weeks been rumored for the first deputy mayor post, which is the second-in-command role in city government.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Train a second-in-command to handle decisions in your absence.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Mitchell, essentially the second-in-command at Macy’s reporting to chairman and chief executive officer Tony Spring, will stay with the company until June 21.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mastro, a prominent attorney with a record of championing conservative causes in court, has for weeks been rumored for the first deputy mayor post, which is the second-in-command role in city government.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
Train a second-in-command to handle decisions in your absence.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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