The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has appointed Mick Keogh as Deputy Chairman for a five-year term, starting from the end of next month.

Mr Keogh is an ACCC commissioner, and will now oversee the regulator’s small business work. He will work alongside Delia Rickard, who is also Deputy Chairman.

Cristina Cifuentes and Sarah Court have been reappointed as commissioners for a further five years.

The announcements come as the competition watchdog prepares to farewell Deputy Chairman Michael Schaper on May 30.