TheCityUK comments on the outcome of the UK general election

Comment
05 July 2024

Commenting on the outcome of the UK general election, Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer, TheCityUK, said, "We hope this government will usher in a new era of policy certainty, stability and predictability – one that the UK urgently needs to boost investment, drive growth and bolster its international competitiveness.

“The financial and related professional services industry is a strategic national asset, providing jobs and driving growth in every region and nation of the country. It makes a difference to every life in the UK, helping people buy their home, prepare for their retirement, invest in their future and insure what’s important to them. We look forward to working in close partnership with the government to deliver on our shared priorities and ensure our industry continues to play its enabling role across the economy and in securing Britain’s future success.”

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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.