The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its interim chair. This move aligns with the government's pro-growth agenda, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and enhancing support for the tech sector, particularly in AI. Gurr's extensive experience at Amazon, where he led various divisions, is seen as beneficial for the CMA, which is currently investigating the cloud services market. The appointment comes amid calls for increased regulatory scrutiny of big tech firms, as stakeholders anticipate a shift in the CMA's enforcement approach.