Former Amazon Executive Doug Gurr Named Interim Chair of UK Competition Authority

The UK government replaces CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink with Doug Gurr, signaling a shift toward a pro-growth regulatory strategy.

Doug Gurr, a former Amazon UK executive, has been appointed interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following Marcus Bokkerink's departure.
The government cited differences in strategic approach, emphasizing the need for regulators to prioritize economic growth alongside their enforcement duties.
Gurr's appointment comes as the CMA takes on expanded powers under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumer Act to oversee Big Tech and promote competition.
The CMA is currently engaged in high-profile investigations into digital markets, including probes into Google's search business and the cloud services sector.
Critics and observers question whether Gurr's commercial background will influence the CMA's enforcement approach, particularly regarding large technology firms.