The former marketing director for the Kuoni UK brand and a key player in the DER Touristik UK executive team, Dean has extensive experience in both travel and retail marketing. His skill set includes strategic planning, research, brand-building, and team leadership, always striving for business improvement and best-in-class marketing.

Dean's journey includes a stint at the award-winning advertising agency Designate, where he served as the digital development director, contributing to campaigns for renowned clients such as Mark Warner, TravelZoo, and Disney, along with impactful work on the Kuoni account.

In 2004, he joined the executive team of the SEO agency Spannerworks, playing a crucial role in its £40 million sale to iCrossing in 2008. As the chief commercial officer at iCrossing, Dean led successful campaigns for global brands like Apple, Toyota, M&S, and Coca-Cola.

A true marketing leader with a wealth of campaigns behind him, Dean brings an insightful and innovative eye to his role as Jacobs Media’s first-ever brand director.