Tim Miller, who has served as the Gambling Commission’s executive director for policy and research, will depart from his role in September after a decade of service. Joining the commission in 2016, Miller is set to transition to an international advisory role outside the UK’s regulated gambling sector.
On LinkedIn, Miller remarked, "I am now looking forward to working for myself," adding, "This is going to include working internationally with a number of governments, regulators and organisations that are focused on supporting the development of well-regulated and competitive markets."
As confirmed by the Gambling Commission, Miller will maintain his current position until September, with details about his successor to be shared at a later date.
During his tenure at the commission, Miller led the research function and was pivotal in several significant policy initiatives. He was instrumental in launching the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and implementing facets of the Gambling Act review, along with the resulting white paper.
His efforts included enhancing age verification processes, trialing financial vulnerability checks, regulating remote game design, and tightening direct marketing regulations.
Miller expressed his gratitude in a statement, stating, "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, the interim chief executive of the Gambling Commission, praised Miller's 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 exit follows a series of high-level changes within the Gambling Commission, including Andrew Rhodes, who stepped down as CEO in February to join a new consultancy called Hawkbridge. Upon his departure, Rhodes stated, "it has been a privilege to lead the Gambling Commission through such an important period of change. I leave with confidence in the organisation, its people and the work still to come."
