Most important person in an organisation (7)

I believe the answer is:

kingpin

(Other definitions for kingpin that I've seen before include "Group leader" , "VIP" , "See the most important person" , "Essential person or thing" , "person with vital role" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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