Tim Mills
Head of Marketing and Operations, Energy Brands @DC Thomson
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Marketing and Operations, Energy Brands @DC Thomson
Edinburgh, GB
I lead marketing and operational strategy across DC Thomson’s B2B energy portfolio, with responsibility for Energy Voice and E‑FWD.My role spans brand strategy, growth planning, community development, commercial enablement, CRM and data capability, and operational frameworks. I work closely with editorial, commercial, product and leadership teams to ensure strategic clarity, strong execution and alignment between audience, revenue and long‑term brand value.Key areas of focus include- Setting and delivering brand and growth strategy across both businesses- Developing propositions, channels and communities that serve senior energy audiences- Embedding OKRs, governance and reporting to drive focus and performance- Leading CRM and marketing operations transformation (including HubSpot)- Supporting senior leadership with strategic materials and external narrativesThe aim is simple: to ensure Energy Voice and E‑FWD remain trusted, commercially robust platforms that help decision‑makers understand, navigate and shape the energy transition.
EDUCATION
University of Nottingham
BA (Hons), Philosophy
SKILLS
ABOUT TIM MILLS
I lead marketing, growth and operational strategy for Energy Voice and E‑FWD - two B2B energy brands focused on insight, influence and connectivity across the UK and global energy system.My career sits at the intersection of marketing leadership, commercial growth and operational discipline. I specialise in taking complex or underdeveloped propositions and turning them into clear, scalable platforms with strong audiences, engaged communities and sustainable revenue models.Since joining DC Thomson in 2019, I have led the transformation of Energy Voice from a highly respected but commercially underdeveloped news brand into a multi‑channel business with a significantly larger global audience and materially stronger revenue performance. This included launching new platforms (events, podcasts, Apple News), shifting the audience mix towards renewables and international markets, and scaling subscription, advertising and branded content revenue.Building on that success, I helped secure board backing to launch E‑FWD, an award‑winning executive community designed to connect senior leaders across industry, politics and finance to accelerate the UK’s transition to a clean, secure energy system. Since launch, E‑FWD has attracted senior representation from organisations across the energy value chain and has expanded into a multi‑tier membership model supporting both established executives and the next generation of energy leaders.Before DC Thomson, I spent over a decade at NewsBase, progressing from Account Manager to Director, leading customer accounts, business development and commercial strategy across global subscription businesses.Across roles, I am known for clarity of thinking, strong execution, and the ability to translate ambitious strategy into practical operating models - whether that’s through OKRs, CRM transformation, process design or senior‑level communication.Core strengths include- B2B marketing and brand leadership- Commercial growth and audience strategy- Executive and professional communities- Operational optimisation and OKRs- CRM, data and insight capability- Strategic narrative and board‑level communications
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