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    Dan McMillan

    President and CEO at The Standard

    Dan McMillan is an accomplished communications professional with a diverse background in corporate and marketing communications. With experience gained through working both in-house and agency-side in the private and public sectors, McMillan has developed a proficiency in strategy development that aligns company objectives with marketing and communications efforts. A former journalist and sub-editor, McMillan has a highly-developed news sense, which is essential in the world of communications.

    McMillan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Leicester, a CAM Diploma in Marketing Communications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University. He has also studied journalism through the National Council for the Training of Journalists and Kent Messenger Training, as well as attended courses at CIPR and City University London.

    Throughout his career, McMillan has held various roles, including Head of PR at Vitality UK, Head of Insurance Marketing at KPMG UK, and Head of Regional Media and Communications at Royal Bank of Scotland. He has also held roles in corporate communications at News UK and various UK government agencies, including the Central Office of Information, Cabinet Office, and the MOD. McMillan has worked as a PR adviser and marketing communications manager on a contract basis for Whizz Kidz and Manpower Australia, respectively. McMillan has also taught English, Media, and Drama at a secondary school in the UK.

    Overall, McMillan's professional background is marked by his excellent people skills, line management experience, and a passion for strategy development.

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    Experience

    President and CEO at The Standard (July 2020 - Present)
    Vice President, Insurance Services Group at The Standard (April 2019 - July 2020); Vice President, Employee Benefits at The Standard (September 2013 - July 2020); Vice President, ISG at The Standard (October 2008 - October 2013); Vice President, Shared Services at The Standard (October 2007 - October 2008); Program Executive at The Standard (2004 - 2007); Regional Vice President at The Standard (May 2004 - June 2005); Regional Vice President at Standard Insurance Company (March 2001 - April 2003); National Accounts Consultant at Standard Insurance Company (March 1999 - March 2001); Manager at Standard Insurance Company (July 1989 - March 2001)

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in English from Linfield College (1984 - 1988); Attended Baker High School

    Location

    London, England, United Kingdom