Press release

Doug Gurr confirmed as the new Chair of the CMA

Doug Gurr is now the permanent chair of the CMA following an open competition for the role.

• From: Department for Business and Trade, Competition and Markets Authority and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP
• Published: 27 February 2026

Doug Gurr has today [Friday 27 February 2026} been confirmed as the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

He will lead the CMA for a five year term, continuing the work he undertook as intermin chair, to boost growth and business confidence while ensuring consumers remain protected - all delivered in partnership with CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell,

Published 27 February 2026