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TheCityUK comments on the appointment of Tulip Siddiq MP as the new Economic Secretary to the Treasury

Comment

10 July 2024

Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said:

“Congratulations to Tulip Siddiq MP on her appointment as Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

“The financial and related professional services industry is a strategic national asset and its success depends on the UK being internationally competitive, supported by political and policy stability, certainty and predictability, and a close partnership between the government and business.

“We have hugely valued our engagement and discussions with Tulip during her time in opposition. We look forward to working with her and her team now that she is in government in order to help facilitate growth and regeneration right across the UK.”

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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