The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade of 4 new members to the CMA board. Katie Kapernaros, David Halpern, Michael Mire and Sir Suma Chakrabarti will join the CMA Board as non-executive directors.



Doug Gurr, Chair of the CMA, said:  


  

I am delighted to welcome our new non-executive directors to our board, who will bring welcome perspectives to the CMA from a range of expertise and professional backgrounds.  

  

This comes at a time when our role, and the ability for the CMA to have a positive impact on UK consumers, businesses and economy, is more critical than ever. They will help us deliver economic growth and improve household prosperity, as well as make a positive contribution to promoting competition and protecting consumers.




Non-executive directors are appointed to the CMA board by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade for a period of 5 years. 

Notes to editors


  These appointments were made following a fair and open competition, in line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
  The biographies of the new non-executive directors are available online.





      
        

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CMA Welcomes New Non-Executive Directors to Its Board

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of four new non-executive directors to its board, as appointed by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. The new members are Katie Kapernaros, David Halpern, Michael Mire, and Sir Suma Chakrabarti.

Doug Gurr, Chair of the CMA, expressed his delight at the new appointments, highlighting the diverse expertise and professional backgrounds that the new directors will bring to the board. He emphasized the critical role of the CMA in positively impacting UK consumers, businesses, and the economy, especially in the current climate.

Non-executive directors serve a term of five years, and these appointments were made following a fair and open competition, adhering to the Governance Code for Public Appointments. Biographies of the new directors are available online for those interested.



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