Doug Gurr confirmed as the new Chair of the CMA 27.2.2026 | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Doug Gurr is now the permanent chair of the CMA following an open competition for the role. Doug Gurr has today [Friday 27 February 2026} been confirmed as the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). He will lead the CMA for a five year term, continuing the work he undertook as intermin chair, to boost growth and business confidence while ensuring consumers remain protected - all delivered in partnership with CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/doug-gurr-confirmed-as-the-new-chair-of-the-cma