Martin Coleman, a senior lawyer with international experience in legal and regulation advice, has been appointed the new Chair of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority.
Mr Coleman (pictured) is an international expert in competition law and regulatory affairs. He is Panel Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK and has been a Non-Executive Director of the CMA Board since October 2017.
Mr Coleman was a partner in leading law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and head of its global competition and regulatory practice. He retired from the practice in 2017.
The current Chair of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA), Stephanie Liston, is stepping down from the role at the end of June, after completing two terms of office, which began in 2020. Mr Coleman will take up the role in July and is attending Board Meetings as an observer to ensure a smooth transition.
Deputy Kirsten Morel, the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, has responsibility for competition policy in Jersey and said: “Effective competition policy and regulatory oversight are the bedrock of a healthy economy.
“I am delighted to welcome Martin Coleman as the new Chair of the JCRA . He is of the highest calibre and experience and will play a pivotal role, building on the strong foundations that his predecessor and her leadership team have put in place for the benefit of consumers in Jersey.
“In welcoming Martin to this important role, I must also acknowledge the work of Stephanie Liston as she steps down after six years of outstanding leadership and guidance. Stephanie took up her role in the wake of the Covid pandemic, at a time when economic recovery was paramount. With her excellent team, the JCRA has achieved significant successes and modernisation, and is acknowledged as one of the leading small nation regulators in the world.”
Commenting on his appointment, Martin Coleman said: “I am looking forward to actively and transparently engaging with people and businesses in Jersey and focusing the work of the JCRA on the best interests of Jersey and all stakeholders – Government, business and consumers.”
Image credit: Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority
