Competition Commission welcomes appointment of CMA Chair
17 Jul 2012
The Competition Commission (CC) has welcomed the appointment of Lord Currie as Chair Designate to the new Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The appointment was announced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today.
Roger Witcomb, CC Chairman, said:
‘I welcome Lord Currie’s appointment to this role. His experience and qualities will make him an excellent choice for this vital position and I look forward to working closely with him on plans for the new Authority.’
More information on the Government’s plans for the CMA and the new competition regime are available here.
Notes to editors
1. The CC is an independent public body which carries out investigations into mergers, markets and the regulated industries.
2. Enquiries should be directed to Rory Taylor or Siobhan Allen on 020 7271 0242.
