24. John Fingleton

Chief Executive, Office of Fair Trading

Why is he on the list?

The OFT has a big influence on public transport in the UK. Fingleton and his colleagues assess whether markets work well for consumers. Critics accuse the OFT of applying rigid economic theories that do not relate to the realities of markets.

What kind of year has he had?

Fingleton incurred the wrath of the bus industry in March 2009 when the OFT launched its market study into the supply of local bus services. Six months later the OFT said there was evidence to suggest...

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