UK replaces competition watchdog's chair with ex-Amazon boss after anti-growth criticism
The British competition regulator tapped a top former Amazon executive as its new chair after accusations from Prime Minister Keir Starmer of stifling growth.
Competition watchdog chief Marcus Bokkerink ousted as ministers bid to boost growth
Marcus Bokkerink (pictured), who became of Competition and Markets Authority chairman in 2022, will not complete his five-year term.
U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss
The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.
UK Competition Authority Replaces Chair With Ex-Amazon Boss
A senior former Amazon executive was appointed as the new chair of the British competition authority after Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused it of hindering growth. TakeAway Points: Marcus Bokkerink will be replaced as the Competition and Markets Authority’s interim chair by Doug Gurr,
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
The chair of the UK's competition watchdog has been ousted by government ministers who felt that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had failed to convince them it was sufficiently focused on growth.
Labour ousts UK competition watchdog chair after underwhelming growth plans
Ministers have ousted the chair of the UK's competition watchdog following concerns over the Competition and Markets Authority's push for growth. Marcus Bokkerink, who has chaired the CMA since 2022,
‘It’s a clear message’: Reeves’ CMA scalp fires warning to regulators
The government has sent a “clear message” to UK regulators by ousting the chair of competition watchdog, in what lawyers ...
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CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink ousted by government amid growth push
He took on the role in 2022, during which time he "successfully delivered" on the five priorities he identified when joining ...
UK antitrust ouster signals risk as much as growth
Rachel Reeves is sending a message. The UK finance minister on Monday booted out Marcus Bokkerink from his role chairing the ...
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UK Antitrust Regulator Shake-Up: A Shift in Strategy?
Britain's antitrust regulator saw a leadership change as Marcus Bokkerink was replaced by Doug Gurr, a former Amazon boss.
UK's competition regulator assessing if Apple has too much overall power in mobile
The United Kingdom's competition regulator is investigating Apple and Google once again, with the CMA assessing the ...
Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard
Britain's choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including ...
UK opens probe into Google’s and Apple’s mobile platforms
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple's and Google’s mobile platforms, just days after the ...
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CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink ousted by government in pursuit of growth
He took on the role in 2022, during which time he "successfully delivered" on the five priorities he identified when joining ...
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Former Amazon boss joins UK CMA board in midst of cloud market investigation
Gurr took the helm on January 21, taking over from former boss Marcus Bokkerink who had held the role since September 2022. While currently serving as the director of the Natural History Museum, Gurr ...