María Vidales Picazo, previously serving as the Subdirector of Economic Analysis at CNMC's Competition Promotion Department since 2019, has been named the new Director of Competition Promotion. The appointment, approved by CNMC's Council, fills the vacancy left by Joaquín López Vallés. Vidales, with a background in Economics, Business Administration, and Competition Law, brings extensive experience from roles in the Ministry of Economy, the Public Treasury, and Cofides. The Competition Promotion Department oversees market regulation to eliminate anti-competitive practices, producing studies, guides, reports, and challenging regulations that restrict competition. CNMC, an independent body established in 2013, aims to ensure effective competition across all markets for consumer benefit.