Vita Group has appointed Sir Howard Bernstein as non-executive chairman, to help the group expand across the UK and internationally. Mark Stott (left) and Sir Howard Bernstein Previously chief executive of Manchester City Council, Bernstein was one of the architects of Manchester’s city centre regeneration. He will work with the Vita Group board on the strategic direction of its customer-focused brands, Vita Student, CitySuites, and the upcoming live/work offer.