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President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Wiles would become the first woman to ever fill the influential role.

Wiles is widely praised inside and outside Trump’s inner circle for leading what was by far his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position. She largely avoided the spotlight, even refusing to take the microphone to speak as Trump celebrated his victory early Wednesday morning.

She was able to do what few others have: help curb Trump’s worst impulses—not by reprimanding him or lecturing him, but by earning his respect and showing him that he would be better off if he followed her advice then ignored it.

“Susie is tough, smart, innovative and universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again,” Trump said in a statement. “It is a well-deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history. I have no doubt she will make our country proud.”