Former Royal Marine Commando & Became the Highest-Ranked Black Officer in Marine History, Physically Trained 6,500 of the UK’s Commandos & Leadership Speaker
Scotty Mills knows about Leadership and Teamwork. In recent times, he has used his knowledge gained over years in The Royal Marines to help England football, rugby and Hockey but what sets him apart, is where he started off as a teenager and where he ended up. Scotty is now a motivational and inspirational speaker. He is also a performance leadership and culture specialist. Now in demand by many industries looking for Scotty to inspire their employees to achieve their impossible dreams.
Scotty Mills is a former Royal Marine Commando (green beret) who spent thirty two years in the service. Originally from a less salubrious part of South London, Scotty joined the Marines as a teenager and never looked back. He feels he would have ended up in prison had he not joined.
Steadily climbing the ranks, Scotty Mills eventually became the highest ranked commissioned black officer the Marines has ever had.
In 2003 Scotty went on to lead the invasion of Iraq. He and his troops were the first men on the ground in a daring, night time mission to secure the flow of oil out of Iraq. He has been involved in missions all over the world.
When acting as Commanding Officer, Scotty Mills paved the way as team leader of a group of specialists in recovery. Scotty and his team were responsible for helping rebuild the lives of hundreds of battle-scarred physically and mentally broken injured service people. This was across all four armed forces, The British Army, Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Marines.
Why Hire Scotty Mills?
- VIDEOS
- TESTIMONIALS
- SPEAKING TOPICS
- COSTS
“We invited Scotty to speak at our annual team kickoff, where we bring together around 350–400 colleagues to celebrate our achievements over the last 12 months and set the tone for the one ahead. From the outset, Scotty brought a level of energy and authenticity that really resonated with our team. Across both days, he delivered a tailored and thought-provoking session focused on leadership, resilience, and, most importantly, what it truly means to be part of a strong, supportive team. What stood out most was how relatable and grounded his message was. He challenged people to think differently about how they show up for one another, and you could see that landing in real time. The audience was fully engaged throughout, and it sparked plenty of conversation afterwards. Scotty also stayed on after his sessions to speak with attendees over coffee and answer more questions, which added a really personal touch and made the experience even more impactful and memorable for our team. We had fantastic feedback and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Scotty to any organisation looking for an engaging speaker who can really inspire and connect with a large audience.” – Jenny, Total Mobile
The cost of hiring Scotty Mills depends on your event format, location, duration and any travel requirements. For an accurate and tailored quote, please contact a SpeakOut booking agent for expert guidance.
