Press release

New Non-Executive Directors appointed at CMA

DBT appoints five new Non-Executive Directors to the CMA

The Department for Business and Trade has today announced the appointment of five new Non-Executive Directors to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board.

Dame Patricia Hodgson, Justin Basini, Dharmash Mistry and Frank Dangeard will join the board as Non-Executive Directors, whilst Cyrus Mehta will join the board as a Panel Member Non-Executive Director. Kirstin Baker CBE and Amelia Fletcher CBE will step down from the board.

CMA Chair, Marcus Bokkerink, said: 

“Our new board members will bring further fresh perspectives and expertise at a time when our responsibilities, and our positive impact on people, businesses and the economy, are growing significantly. They will help us continue the great strides we have made over the past year to ensure that people can get great choices and a fair deal, competitive businesses are free to innovate and thrive, and the economy is able to grow more productively and sustainably. 

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Kirstin Baker and Amelia Fletcher for their immense contributions to the CMA during their time as Non-Executive Directors.”

Published 1 March 2024