Oliver Bethell
Oliver Bethell is a prominent figure in the realm of competition policy at Google, serving as the EMEA competition director. He has been actively involved in addressing regulatory challenges posed by the European Commission, particularly concerning the Digital Markets Act. Bethell's role involves navigating the complex landscape of EU antitrust regulations while attempting to find a balanced approach that satisfies both the Commission's demands and the needs of various stakeholders, including rivals and consumers.
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Oliver Bethell is Google's competition lead, arguing against the CMA's designation decision.
Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK
United Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Oliver Bethell is the senior competition director at Google, expressing concerns that proposed interventions could hinder innovation and growth in the UK.
Reino Unido acciona novos poderes para regular operação da Google no país | Google
Portugal· 2025-10-12
Google's competition boss Oliver Bethell wrote in a blog post emphasizing the advantages of the regulatory status quo.
Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10Google's Senior Director of Competition Oliver Bethell said it was crucial that any new regulation is evidence-based.
Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulatorUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23Google's spokesman on competition, Oliver Bethell, warned that the CMA update could have significant implications for businesses and consumers in the UK.
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
Kenya· 2025-06-25
Oliver Bethell is Google’s senior director for competition who expressed concerns about the CMA’s considerations.
UK plans to increase control over Google in search - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-24Oliver Bethell is Google’s senior director for competition who expressed concerns about the CMA's considerations.
U.K. competition regulator takes aim at Google’s market power in search
Canada· 2025-06-24Google’s senior director of competition Oliver Bethell following the EU’s announcement.
EU’s latest move against Big Tech unlikely to improve Trump’s mood – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-23
Google’s senior director for competition, Oliver Bethell, wrote in a blogpost about the commission’s findings.
EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash | Technology sectorUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Oliver Bethell, Google's director of EMEA competition, stated that the company is working to find a balanced solution with the Commission.
EU to charge Google with breaking big tech rules - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-22