New commercial director for Star Platforms

UK-based Star Platforms has promoted Michelle Timms to the role of group commercial director across Star Platforms and sister company Star Power, a specialist generator hire company.

Timms joined the business in February 2025 as group financial controller and has made a significant impact, demonstrating strong commercial acumen, financial leadership, and strategic focus.

Michelle Timms, commercial director at Star Platforms. (Image: Star Platforms).

Before joining Star Platforms, Timms built an 18-year career in the access industry, having worked for Nationwide Platform for more than nine years, progressing through increasingly senior roles. 

In her new role, Timms will take board-level responsibility for the group’s commercial agenda, overseeing commercial strategy and financial performance.

She will work closely with the leadership teams across both businesses to align their commercial approach, drive sustainable growth, strengthen the group’s market position, and ensure all decisions are guided by robust insight and governance.

Richard Miller, Joint managing director, said, “This appointment represents an important step in strengthening Star’s leadership team as we continue to deliver on our strategic ambitions.

“As we enter the next phase of our growth, Michelle will play a key role in shaping and delivering the group’s commercial strategy. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers.

“I am delighted to welcome her to the board and look forward to working closely with her as we build on our momentum.”