LONDON, April 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade of four new members to the CMA Board. KatieKapernaros, David Halpern, Michael Mire and Sir Suma Chakrabarti will join the CMA Board as Non-Executive Directors.
Doug Gurr, Chair of the CMA, said:
I am delighted to welcome our new Non-Executive Directors to our Board,who will bring welcome perspectives to the CMA from a range ofexpertiseand professional backgrounds.
This comes at a time when our role, and the ability for the CMA to have apositive impact on UK consumers, businesses and economy, is more critical than ever. They will help us deliver economic growth and improve household prosperity, as well as make a positivecontribution to promoting competition and protecting consumers.
Non-Executive Directors are appointed to the CMA Board by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade for a period of five years.
Notes to editors
* These appointments were made following a fair and open competition, in line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
* The biographies of the new Non-Executive Directorsare available online.
* Media enquiries should be directed to press@cma.gov.uk or 020 3738 6460.
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