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Duncan Horton
CEO at Jacobs Media Group
Duncan Horton is the Group CEO of Jacobs Media Group, a leading travel and hospitality B2B media company in Europe.15 With over two decades of experience in the industry, Horton has established himself as a seasoned executive specializing in digital transformation and business development.23
Career Highlights
Horton's career in the travel industry began in 1996 when he joined Holiday Autos, a car rental company owned by Clive Jacobs.2 He rose through the ranks to become the group e-commerce director. Following Holiday Autos' acquisition by lastminute.com, Horton moved to the dotcom company, where he managed 36 websites and oversaw the integration of various online businesses.2
In 2006, Horton became the CEO of Freeads Classifieds, another Jacobs-owned company.2 He later transitioned to Travel Weekly Group after its acquisition from Reed Business Information. In 2011, he was appointed as the chief executive of Travel Weekly Group.2
Role at Jacobs Media Group
As Group CEO, Horton has overall operational responsibility for Jacobs Media's global portfolio.2 Under his leadership, the company has:
- Become Europe's largest travel and hospitality B2B media company
- Expanded internationally through acquisitions and organic growth
- Provided market-leading products across print, digital, and face-to-face platforms1
Expertise
Horton's areas of expertise include:
His LinkedIn username is duncanhorton, as confirmed by the query.4
