Do these two sentences from wikipedia have the same meaning?
The current Chief Executive is Martin Dean , and the leader from 2002 to 2009 was Mathew Walker , who was followed by Eric Bowen .
The current Chief Executive is Martin Dean , and the Chairman from 2002 to 2009 , was Mathew Walker , who was succeeded by Eric Bowen .

Options are:
(A). no.
(B). yes.
The answer is:
(B).