TheCityUK comments on the King’s Speech

Comment
17 July 2024

Our Chief Executive Officer, Miles Celic said:

"It’s positive to hear the government’s commitment to forging a new partnership with business to spur economic growth. As ever, the proof will be in its delivery - there is no time to waste to get our economy growing again.

"Their intentions to further empower local leaders, tackle long-standing barriers to investment and growth in areas such as pensions, planning, and corporate governance and skills are also welcome. We look forward to strengthening our engagement with government and the regulators to refine and implement these reforms, ensuring their meaningful impact for business and people right across the UK.”

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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.