Tim Miller, executive director for policy and research at the Gambling Commission, has announced he will leave the organization in September after a decade of service. Since joining in 2016, Miller plans to transition into an international advisory role outside the UK’s regulated gambling sector.
In a LinkedIn post on Monday, Miller expressed his eagerness to work independently and stated his plans to collaborate internationally with various governments, regulators, and organizations to develop well-regulated, competitive markets.
The Gambling Commission confirmed that Miller will remain in his position until September, with an announcement regarding his successor to follow.
Miller has led numerous high-profile policy initiatives during his tenure, including overseeing the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and guiding reforms related to the Gambling Act review and the subsequent white paper. His work included enhancing age verification, trialing financial vulnerability checks, regulating remote game design, and tightening rules on direct marketing.
In his statement, Miller reflected on his time with the commission, saying, “I have worked at the commission longer than anywhere else during my career and have found it the most rewarding and fulfilling role.”
Sarah Gardner, interim chief executive of the Gambling Commission, expressed appreciation for Miller's decade of service, saying, “Tim has provided outstanding service to the commission for ten years. I would like to thank Tim for his significant contribution to gambling regulation and wish him every success in the future.”
Miller's departure follows a period of senior leadership changes at the Gambling Commission. Andrew Rhodes resigned as CEO in February to join new industry consultancy Hawkbridge. Upon his departure, Rhodes remarked, “It has been a privilege to lead the Gambling Commission through such an important period of change. I leave with confidence in the organization, its people, and the work still to come.”
