Daniel Lambauer to Take Over as COO of Competition and Markets Authority

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of Daniel Lambauer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October. Lambauer transitions from his role as Executive Director at the National Audit Office (NAO), succeeding Erik Wilson, who is retiring after a distinguished career.

In his tenure at the NAO, Lambauer was responsible for Strategy and Resources, managing the corporate services functions. His extensive role also encompassed duties as Chief Information Officer and Senior Information Responsible Owner. Lambauer’s career spans various sectors including academia, management consultancy, and the Civil Service. He is an external member of the Audit Committee for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of Ireland.

Lambauer will step into a pivotal role at the CMA, where the COO oversees multiple teams within the Corporate Services directorate. Working in close collaboration with Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, Lambauer will play a crucial part in steering the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives. His appointment is subject to approval by the Secretary of State, after which he will join the CMA Board as an executive member.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Lambauer stated, “The CMA’s work is crucial in helping people to benefit from great choices and fair deals, enabling businesses to innovate and thrive in competitive markets, and making the UK economy productive and sustainable. I am delighted to be joining the CMA at an exciting time as its responsibilities grow, and I am looking forward to working alongside talented and committed colleagues.”

Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, welcomed Lambauer’s appointment, saying, “I warmly welcome Daniel into this role which is central to keeping the cogs turning on all the vital work we do for consumers and businesses. Daniel brings a wealth of experience which will benefit the CMA and I look forward to working closely with him.”

Cardell also took the opportunity to commend the outgoing COO, Erik Wilson, for his contributions. “To welcome a great colleague, we say goodbye to another – I also want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Erik for all of his work, passion and dedication over the years.”

Wilson served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020 and held various roles with the CMA’s predecessor, the Office of Fair Trading, from 2006 to 2013. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the CMA’s history.

Source: Gov UK