Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected World Rugby chairman for a second term.
The former England captain overcame the challenge of Agustín Pichot for rugby union's top job, winning by 28 votes to 23 against his former vice-chairman.
Frenchman Bernard Laporte, who was running unopposed, was elected vice-chairman, replacing former Argentina captain Pichot in the role.
Beaumont will stay at the head of the governing body for the next four years, after starting the role in 2016, and his primary task will be to lead the sport's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
"Now is not the time for celebration," says Beaumont. "We have work to do.
"We are tackling COVID-19 and must implement an appropriate return-to-rugby strategy that prioritises player welfare, while optimising any opportunity to return to international rugby this year, in full collaboration with club competitions for the good of players, fans and the overall financial health of the sport.
"I am determined to ensure that the spirit of unity and solidarity that has characterised our work in response to an unprecedented global COVID-19pandemic is the cornerstone of a new approach that will deliver a stronger, more sustainable game, when we emerge with new enthusiasm, a renewed purpose and an exciting future.
"Over the last four years, we have achieved a lot, but we are at half-time and need to press on in the second half. I now have a clear mandate to work with Bernard to implement progressive, sustainable change.
"As an organisation, we must lead, be transparent, accountable and continue to serve for all. We must be united in our drive to make this great sport even better, simpler, safer and more accessible.
"We must listen to players, fans, competitions, our unions and regions, and take decisions that are in the best interests of all with our strong values to the fore."
Had he won the election, Pichot, who had worked alongside Beaumont for the past four years, had promised a radical new approach, but fell just short in his quest to usurp Beaumont.
"I would like to thank Gus for his friendship and support over the last four years," Beaumont adds.
"While we stood against each other in this campaign, we aligned in many ways and I have the utmost respect for him. Gus is passionate about the sport and his contribution has been."
NZ Rugby voted for Pichot.
