Neilson Active Holidays
David Taylor has extensive work experience in the travel and tourism industry. David started their career at Baker Tilly as an Auditor and Audit Manager from 1991 to 1995. David then worked at VTR plc as a Financial Controller from 1996 to 1997. From 1997 to 2000, they served as the Group Financial Accountant and later as the Director of Group Reporting & Planning at Tui Travel PLC. David then held various finance director roles at Tui Travel PLC, including Finance Director of Specialist Holidays Group from 2002 to 2004 and Finance Director of TUI UK (Thomson) from 2004 to 2007. David was also the Finance Director of TUI UK (Thomson & First Choice) from 2007 to 2010.
David joined Thomas Cook Group in 2011 and served as the Transformation Director, where they led a major cross-business change program and developed a full UK turnaround plan. David later became the CFO of Thomas Cook UK from 2012 to 2013.
In 2013, David joined Neilson Active Holidays as the Finance & Commercial Director. David worked with private equity backers to buy the company from Thomas Cook and led the separation of the business. David also developed and implemented a new strategy with the Managing Director. In 2016, David became the Managing Director of Neilson Active Holidays.
David Taylor attended Dr Challoner's Grammar from 1982 to 1988. David then went on to the University of Birmingham from 1988 to 1991, where they obtained a BEng degree in Electronic Engineering. From 1991 to 1996, David attended Baker Tilly and obtained an ICAEW qualification.
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Neilson Active Holidays
There are active holidays. And there's a Neilson active holiday. There aren't many holiday companies where 7 out of 10 guests return to relive the experience again. Then again there aren't many holiday companies like Neilson. You'll find us on beaches and ski slopes in some of Europe's most beautiful settings. All our activities are inclusive, likewise the delicious, locally sourced food. And needless to say, adrenaline and endorphins are always available. As the UK's leading provider of overseas activity holidays, we consistently win travel awards for what we do. And, even if we say so ourselves, nobody does it quite like we do. Our holidays are a unique alchemy; the enthusiasm of amazing guests and the dedication of equally amazing staff; the best facilities and the best locations; a willingness to give it a go now and have a laugh about it later. We call it good energy. And sun-kissed or snow-frosted, you can feel it as soon as you walk into any of our resorts.