Russell Horton

Russell Horton is the CEO of FluidOne and has recently become the Chairman of SureCloud Cyber Services following FluidOne's acquisition of the company.14 As the CEO of FluidOne, Horton has been leading the company's growth strategy, which includes a focus on expanding their cyber security capabilities.2

Background and Role

Russell Horton has been instrumental in FluidOne's recent acquisitions and growth:

• He led FluidOne's acquisition of SureCloud Cyber Services through the company's Cyber Security Associates (CSA) division.1
• Under his leadership, FluidOne has grown to £109 million in revenue with 500 employees, with over 50% now focused on IT and Cyber Security.1
• Horton has expressed a commitment to building a "world-class cyber Centre of Excellence" by integrating SureCloud Cyber Services with FluidOne's existing offerings.1

Acquisition Strategy

Russell Horton has outlined an ambitious acquisition strategy for FluidOne:

• The company aims to acquire four companies per year.3
• FluidOne's goal is to become a £300 million company, with acquisitions playing a key role in this growth.3
• The SureCloud Cyber Services acquisition is part of this broader strategy to enhance FluidOne's cyber security capabilities and expand its service portfolio.2

Leadership Approach

As Chairman of SureCloud Cyber Services, Horton is expected to:

• Take an active role in overseeing the newly acquired company.4
• Work closely with the existing SureCloud team, including Commercial Director Ben Jepson, to integrate the company into FluidOne's operations.1
• Leverage the combined expertise of FluidOne, CSA, and SureCloud Cyber Services to strengthen the company's position in the cyber security market.1

Russell Horton's LinkedIn username is russellhorton, as mentioned in the query.