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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was previously chief" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone held the position of chief in the past but does not currently hold that position. Example: "After serving for five years, she was previously chief of the department before her promotion."
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Rowley was previously chief constable of Surrey.
Emanuel was previously chief of staff at the White House.
He was previously chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Mr. Liddell was previously chief finance officer at International Paper.
She was previously chief financial officer of Walmart International.
Mr. Boggess was previously chief executive of U.S. Trust Hedge Fund Management.
Mr. Callahan was previously chief executive of Equity Office Properties Trust, based in Chicago.
She was previously chief Internet officer at Ziff Davis Media and president of Ziff Davis Internet.
Aston was previously chief operating officer, having been recruited from Deutsche Post DHL.
He was previously chief competitive office and vice-president of competitive planning at Palm.
Mr. Blouin was previously chief executive of Bell Mobility, BCE's mobile communications unit.
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