Competition and Markets Authority
Non-Executive Directors

The Role: Non-Executive Director

The Board is the governing body of the CMA. It establishes the overall strategic direction of the organisation within the policy framework laid down by Parliament. Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) will make up the majority of the Board and, together with the non-executive Chair, bring appropriate challenge to the decisions made by the executive in running the organisation. NEDs may also be asked to serve on Board committees and subcommittees including the CMA’s Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, Digital Markets Board Committee and its decision-making sub-committees on Strategic Market Status (SMS) designations and may also be asked to join other committees or Competition Act 1998 Case Decision Groups.

The CMA Board currently consists of an Interim Chair, five NEDs, the CEO and four Executive Directors. Two of the current NEDs are also members of the CMA’s independent decision-making Panel (who are responsible for decisions on phase 2 mergers and Markets studies) and one of the NEDs is the Chair of the Panel for the Office for the Internal Market.

The Board establishes the overall strategic direction of the CMA within the policy framework laid down under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013. The Board ensures that the CMA fulfils its statutory duties and functions. It considers the opinions and reports of the CMA Accounting Officer and oversees the appropriate use of public funds.

As a NED your responsibilities will include:

• providing support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the CMA’s strategic plan
• ensuring that the Board obtains and considers all appropriate information
• advising on the operational, strategic and delivery implications of policy proposals
• serving on Board subcommittees as required

Please see this document for the terms of appointment.