predecessor
pre-de-ces-sor
noun
A person who held a position or office before the current incumbent.
"She improved on her predecessor's work."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: harbinger, herald, forerunner, precursor
pre-de-ces-sor
A person who held a position or office before the current incumbent.
"She improved on her predecessor's work."
Synonyms: harbinger, herald, forerunner, precursor