President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in role

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump with Susie Wiles Picture: Alex Brandon/AP

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.

Ms Wiles is widely credited within and outside Mr Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position.