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Ex-Amazon executive Doug Gurr named permanent chair of UK's antitrust regulator

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 23, 2026

1 min read

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Tags:technology

Quick Summary

UK business minister Peter Kyle has nominated ex-Amazon executive Doug Gurr as permanent CMA chair. Subject to a parliamentary hearing, he would serve five years as the regulator pursues a pro‑growth agenda.

Former Amazon exec Doug Gurr nominated as permanent UK CMA chair

CMA Leadership Update and Tenure

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's business minister Peter Kyle has named former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as his choice of candidate to continue as chair of the country's antitrust regulator, a government statement said on Monday.

Government's Growth Focus

From Interim Role to Five-Year Term

Gurr took the role on an interim basis last year after the government said it wanted the Competition and Markets Authority and other regulators to focus more on economic growth.

Parliamentary Hearing and Next Steps

Subject to a parliamentary hearing, Gurr will oversee the CMA for the next five years.

(Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

•Peter Kyle names former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as preferred candidate to lead the CMA.
•Gurr has served as interim chair and is now nominated for a five-year term.
•Appointment is subject to a parliamentary hearing before confirmation.
•Move aligns with a government push for pro-growth regulatory oversight.
•Gurr would oversee UK competition policy and enforcement at the CMA.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ex-Amazon executive Doug Gurr named permanent chair of UK's antitrust regulator

1What is the main topic?

The UK government has nominated former Amazon executive Doug Gurr to serve as permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a five-year term, subject to a parliamentary hearing.

2Who announced the nomination?

Britain’s business minister Peter Kyle announced Doug Gurr as the preferred candidate to continue as CMA chair.

3Is the appointment confirmed?

Not yet. The nomination requires a parliamentary hearing before Gurr can be confirmed for the five-year term as CMA chair.

CMA Leadership Update and Tenure

Government's Growth Focus

From Interim Role to Five-Year Term

Gurr took the role on an interim basis last year after the government said it wanted the Competition and Markets Authority and other regulators to focus more on economic growth.

Parliamentary Hearing and Next Steps

Subject to a parliamentary hearing, Gurr will oversee the CMA for the next five years.

(Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

•Peter Kyle names former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as preferred candidate to lead the CMA.

•Gurr has served as interim chair and is now nominated for a five-year term.

•Appointment is subject to a parliamentary hearing before confirmation.

•Move aligns with a government push for pro-growth regulatory oversight.

•Gurr would oversee UK competition policy and enforcement at the CMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

The UK government has nominated former Amazon executive Doug Gurr to serve as permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a five-year term, subject to a parliamentary hearing.

2Who announced the nomination?

Britain’s business minister Peter Kyle announced Doug Gurr as the preferred candidate to continue as CMA chair.

3Is the appointment confirmed?

Not yet. The nomination requires a parliamentary hearing before Gurr can be confirmed for the five-year term as CMA chair.