Having led Ocean Outdoor as CEO for 15 years, Tim becomes Chairman of Ocean Group effective January 1 2025.

Under Tim’s leadership, Ocean has become one of the world's most dynamic DOOH companies, managing the most prestigious locations in the UK, Netherlands, the Nordics & Germany, delivering consistent revenue growth. Unlocking the value of DOOH in the rapidly evolving all screen market is a key pillar of international growth via consolidation. Ocean currently spans 7 countries in markets which lend themselves to rapid growth using the Ocean brand and ethos. European acquisitions (Ngage Media, Interbest, Beyond Outdoor & Clear Channel Netherlands roadside masts) operate as Ocean Netherlands; Visual Art & AdCityMedia are now Ocean Nordics.The UK portfolio includes the BFI IMAX; the Landsec Piccadilly Lights and the advertising rights to Westfield London & Westfield Stratford City. Ocean continues to deliver organic growth through new city tender wins and the rollout of premium assets.Ocean is at the forefront of tech innovation, supported by its annual Digital Creative Competition now its 15th year & operating across all European markets. The creation of Ocean’s Digital Cities for Digital Citizens philosophy has significantly augmented the Group’s position as a business backed by strong landlord relationships, long term contracts and high profile blue chip partnerships with Team GB, ParalympicsGB, the All England Lawn Tennis Association, BBC, ITV & British Fashion Council. Ocean’s work has won multiple industry awards including several Cannes Lions, most recently Gold for Gorillaz Skinny Ape.Sustainability sits at the heart of the Ocean which supports multiple environmental projects as part of Its commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Tim is committed to using Ocean assets to support 100s of charities which have benefited via donated screen space & the Digital Creative Competition. The Royal Academy of Arts, London Air Ambulance, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Climate Action, NHS Charities & The Ruth Strauss Foundation are all partners.

Tim chairs the annual Ocean Outdoor Digital Out of Home (DOOH) Awards (some examples can be found below). The competition pioneers creativity by challenging brands to experiment with the endless possibilities DOOH technology offers.

Joint responsibility for UK operations and sole responsibility for 300+ people, culture, sales and marketing. ▪ Developed a highly successful new strategic media brand proposition, 'Consumers on the Move’ – now part of the industry’s lexicon - reinventing the business offering with a compelling way of presenting products to demonstrate increased benefit and value.▪ Awarded ‘General Manager of the Year 2006’ in New York by CBS Outdoor International Division; won Campaign magazine’s ‘Digital Team of the Year’ and ‘Outdoor Team of the Year’ awards in 2008’.Chairman of CBS Outdoor’s 2012 Olympics Project Committee.

Commercial revenue generation for all television and radio assets and, as a member of the executive board, jointly responsible for company’s strategy and P&L.▪ Led a team of 80 across the UK, reinvigorating performance and motivation▪ Created a strategy (and gained buy-in from stakeholders) to champion EMAP brands across newly diversified channels; successfully positioned the company as digital radio pioneers▪ Initiated UK’s largest syndicated network traffic & travel service as a JV with TrafficLink; successfully grew EMAP’s revenue share▪ Worked closely with co-directors to drive EMAP’s pioneering cross-media selling

Tim joined the struggling broadcaster in a sales leadership role which evolved, as product perception and performance improved dramatically, into general management.

Negotiation and sale of advertising across the network, ultimately managing a large agency portfolio.▪ Built a range of profitable long-term commercial partnerships with clients ▪ Delivered the first integrated Champions’ League sponsorship deal