Tim Arthur

Tim Arthur has held various leadership roles across diverse sectors, including CEO positions at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Time Out. In March 2022, Arthur was appointed Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Dance, where he led significant transformative work over three years. His tenure at RAD focused on developing new strategic initiatives and building an exceptional leadership team. He is set to step down from this role at the end of 2024 to attend to family responsibilities. Prior to his work with the RAD, Arthur served as the Global CEO of Time Out, a multinational entertainment and media brand.

Arthur’s career path also includes a strong foundation in the arts. He began by teaching drama in Tunbridge Wells and subsequently pursued roles as a theatre director and playwright. He held the positions of CEO and Artistic Director at Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells and Artistic Director of the Derby Playhouse’s Community Theatre. Additionally, he served as CEO of Cardboard Citizens, a charity dedicated to creating theatre with and for the homeless community. His experience extends to the commercial sector, where he was Creative Director of Virgin Money. His diverse background highlights a capacity for leadership and strategic vision across different organizational structures and missions.