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Doug Gurr

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Chairperson at Competition and Markets Authority
📍 United Kingdom

Doug Gurr leads several major UK institutions: the Natural History Museum, the Competition and Markets Authority (Interim Chair), and The Alan Turing Institute. His diverse career includes leadership roles at Amazon UK and China and founding an internet startup. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Computer Science from the University of Edinburgh.

Beyond his professional commitments, Doug is a highly accomplished endurance athlete. He is a former Scottish international triathlete and has completed the Ironman 12 times. He is also an avid ski mountaineer and mountain runner, demonstrating a clear passion for outdoor challenges.

Unique fact: Doug is a keen ski mountaineer with over 20 first ascents to his name.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chairperson
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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UK Economic Growth
Emphasizes creating a stable regulatory environment to boost business investment and drive growth, a central theme in his recent speeches as CMA Chair.
Competitive Markets
He consistently speaks on the CMA's role in ensuring fair competition and protecting consumers to foster innovation, productivity, and a level playing field for businesses.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Chairperson
Competition and Markets Authority
7-2022
Chairman
The Alan Turing Institute
12-2020
Director
Natural History Museum
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