What is the name of the character who briefly becomes manager in season 7 after Michael leaves?

The character who briefly becomes manager in season 7 after Michael leaves is Deangelo Vickers. Played by Will Ferrell, Deangelo serves as Michael Scott’s replacement as regional manager of the Scranton branch.

Deangelo arrives during Michael’s final storyline, when Michael prepares to move to Colorado with Holly Flax. His management style is deliberately exaggerated: he tries to appear authoritative, favors certain employees, struggles with basic leadership, and reveals that Jo Bennett hired him partly because he once protected one of her dogs.

His tenure is short-lived. After attempting an ambitious basketball stunt, Deangelo suffers a serious injury and is removed from managerial duties. The office then passes through temporary leadership under Dwight Schrute and Creed Bratton before the search for a permanent replacement.

Robert California belongs primarily to season 8, while Dwight and Creed are interim managers after Deangelo’s departure. Andy Bernard later becomes regional manager, but he is not the first replacement for Michael.