David Miller

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Head of Business Development at Coatsink

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David is an experienced executive leading business development for Coatsink, with deep expertise in the video game, charity, and tech sectors. A graduate of Bournemouth University, he specializes in fundraising, marketing, and partnerships. Colleagues often describe him as a charming, professional leader with valuable industry foresight.

Outside of his primary role, David is deeply committed to social causes within the gaming community. He serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), championing strategies to protect people from gaming and gambling harms, building on his past work with War Child UK.

Unique fact: He was elected as a trustee for a prominent charity to help guide its gaming strategy and protect young people.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Long-term Focused

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Charity in Gaming
Headed gaming partnerships at War Child UK and now serves as a trustee at YGAM, consistently leveraging the games industry for fundraising and social good.
Youth Gaming Safety
As a board member for the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust, he is directly involved in protecting people from gaming and gambling harms.
Game Development Partnerships
In his role at Coatsink, he is focused on creating new business opportunities and partnerships to produce engaging and accessible games.

Media Appearances

Industry vet David Miller joins Coatsink. Featured in PC Games Insider

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Work History

5-2025
Head of Business Development at Coatsink
6-2022 - 5-2025
Member Board Of Trustees at Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM)
4-2020 - 4-2025
Head of Gaming Partnerships at War Child UK
1-2018 - 3-2020
Founder at Shedd Ltd.
2-2017 - 12-2017
Interim Head of Games (maternity cover) at The Imaginarium Studios

Education

1989 - 1992
Bachelor's degree from Bournemouth University
1982 - 1989
Education details unavailable from City of London School

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Exp : 25 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Business Development at Coatsink
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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