Tim Miller

Tim Miller, Gambling Commission Executive Director, began a career in the legal sector, making a transition to the Gambling Commission an obvious choice. Since 2016, Tim has served as Executive Director, leveraging decades of regulatory experience to drive effective outcomes.

Career

Executive Director

Gambling Commission

2016 - present

Member Board of Directors

Gaming Regulators European Forum Ltd

2021 - present

Chair

Citizens Advice Coventry

2017 - 2019

Education

Coventry University

LLB, Law

1997 - 2000

Bournemouth School

1990 - 1997

Major Achievements

Tim’s career spans law, public service, and governance, with a leadership style rooted in transparency and integrity. He served as Executive Director of the Gambling Commission since 2016, bringing more than 25 years of regulatory experience to the role.

Today, Tim leads UK gambling research and policy efforts, driving responsible gambling standards across the industry.

Career Highlights

Tim Miller served as a solicitor from 1995 to 1999, before joining the Law Society of England and Wales. Primarily focused on ensuring that responsibilities and regulations were met and that other legal professionals adhered to the same standards, Tim had found his calling.

Subsequently, a two-year stint as Head of Public Affairs for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman honed Tim’s skills working with people. Working extensively with the public, Tim consistently demonstrated fairness, transparency, and understanding, and a move into local government soon followed.

Tim’s four-year stint as the Local Government Ombudsman’s Head of Policy and Communication, followed by three years at the Centre for Public Scrutiny, refined his expertise in accountability practices.

In 2017, Tim’s career took a pivotal turn when he joined Citizens Advice Coventry as Head of Policy and Communications, a role in which he also served as Chair. Tim was now at the vanguard of providing support and guidance to citizens and overseeing public welfare. 

Tim’s additional experience as a governor at Balsall Common Primary School was yet another achievement. His contribution to educational practices and initiatives impacted hundreds of people. The perfect experience for what was to come in future roles.

Tim Miller first entered the gambling industry in 2021, when he joined the Board of Directors of Gaming Regulators European Forum Ltd. This enabled collaboration with global regulatory bodies to promote responsible gambling and maintain consistency.

The issue of transparency and compliance in the gambling sector has always been complex. Fortunately, Tim brings a strong skill set and a background that’s rooted in public service. Ideal for working in such a highly regulated sector.

Up to this point, his role as Executive Director at the Gambling Commission seems to involve all his greatest professional strengths. This high-profile position requires a strong hand in research and policy. Tim’s strategy aims to reduce long-term gambling harm and foster a more positive and responsible sector for UK players.

Shaping the UK’s Gambling Future

The Gambling Commission is the guiding light in the UK gambling industry regulation. They shape the future direction of policy in this highly volatile sector. Tim Miller’s regulatory background, coupled with his experience in public affairs, brings an engaging presence to the industry.

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