ICN25 Day 1 | Keynote Speech Andrew Ferguson, US FTC

Thank you very much, Will, and the panel. Fascinating discussion, and I'm not going to keep us waiting any longer because I think this is going to be a real highlight of today's program. I am delighted to be able to welcome the relatively recently appointed chairman of the United States Federal Trade Commission, Chairman Andrew Ferguson, to now deliver a keynote speech. I think we are all waiting with anticipation. We've all seen already the very ambitious program of activity that you have well underway at the FTC, and we're really, really keen to hear more from you. I know, Chairman Ferguson, you come with a wealth of experience that goes well beyond antitrust borders, including your role, for example, recently as solicitor general of the Commonwealth of Virginia, your role supporting Senate Leader McConnell, and your role on the Senate Judicial Committee. A fascinating range of experience, as well, obviously, as your experience previously working in private practice. But we all want to hear about your priorities and your objectives for the Federal Trade Commission. So, please welcome Chairman Andrew Ferguson to the floor.