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TheCityUK response to the announcement of the CPTPP Act receiving Royal Assent

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21 March 2024

Miles Celic OBE | Chief Executive Officer

Commenting on the announcement of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Act receiving Royal Assent, Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer of TheCityUK, said:

“Receiving Royal Assent for the CPTPP Act is an important step in moving the UK closer to its full accession to this strategic trade bloc. Joining CPTPP will enable the UK to kickstart growth, helping our world class financial and related professional services industry to progress in the world’s fastest growing markets and generate more export opportunities for UK firms.”

Miles Celic OBE 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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