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Alistair Darling (1953 – 2023)

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30 November 2023

Commenting on the death of former UK Chancellor Alistair Darling, Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said:

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Alistair Darling. He was a key figure in steering the economy through the financial crisis and was always a strong supporter and advocate for the positive role of financial and related professional services across the whole of the UK.

“Alistair was also one of the founding figures of TheCityUK, commissioning the Sir Win Bischoff report that led to the creation of our organisation, and choosing our name.

“Our thoughts go to Alistair’s family and friends at this sad time.”

Miles Celic Chief Executive Officer

Miles has held the role of Chief Executive Officer since September 2016. He is also a board member of UK Finance and the Financial Services Skills Commission. He sits on a number of government groups.

Miles began his career in broadcasting, making and presenting radio and television programmes for the BBC and others. He moved on to work in the UK Parliament, where he focused on foreign affairs and defence issues. Miles subsequently worked in a number of leading public policy consultancies.

In 2007, Miles joined HSBC’s policy function to lead political engagement. Miles moved to Prudential in 2009 as Director of Group Public Affairs & Policy and became Director of Group Strategic Communications in 2013. He was a member of Prudential’s Group Leadership Team.

Miles was awarded an OBE for services to financial and professional services in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.

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