preside

verb3

1. •
   To act as president or chairperson.
2. •
   To exercise authority or control.

   • When all this was sailed through, there still remained the toolroom—a most efficient department presided over by a quiet man who was an expert on astronomy as well as jigs, tools and fixtures. — 1944
3. •
   To be a featured solo performer.

   • I’ll preside at the organ.