Tim ArthurVisionary Enterprise Leader, Psychotherapist and Specialist Executive Coach

Tim Arthur is a versatile business leader whose extensive career encompasses high-level roles across media, finance, and the arts. He has served as the Global CEO of Time Out, where he famously transitioned the publication to a free distribution model and modernised its digital strategy. His leadership portfolio also includes tenures as the Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Dance, Creative Director at Virgin Money, and CEO of the social impact charity Cardboard Citizens. By integrating commercial strategy with human-centric innovation, he has consistently transformed brands and enhanced customer experiences. In addition to his corporate achievements, Tim is a qualified psychotherapist and executive coach. He utilises this unique intersection of business acumen and psychological insight to help organisations build resilience, navigate complex change, and foster purpose-driven cultures. His work focuses on the essential balance between profitability and wellbeing, exploring how creativity and emotional intelligence drive sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving professional landscape. On stage, Tim addresses the challenges of the modern era, from the impact of artificial intelligence on our humanity to maintaining mental health during periods of global uncertainty. He is booked for his ability to combine first-hand leadership expertise with a practical, compassionate approach that empowers audiences to embrace uncertainty and lead with renewed confidence. On stage, Tim Arthur is best known for talks on Branding & Marketing, Change Management and Innovation. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture, Charity & Non-Profit, Finance & Economics and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Tim Arthur is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Tim Arthur travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Tim Arthur would approach your audience.