Scotland Honorary degree for DC Thomson publishing CEO Ellis Watson By Mark Mackay July 13 2017, 8:47am July 13 2017, 8:47am Share Honorary degree for DC Thomson publishing CEO Ellis Watson Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/467741/honorary-degree-dc-thomson-publishing-ceo-ellis-watson/ Copy Link Ellis Watson. Ellis Watson, the chief executive officer of publishing at DC Thomson, has been recognised for his contribution to the UK media industry. Mr Watson received an honorary award of Doctor of Business Administration (Hon DBA) from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen on Wednesday.