Northstar Travel Group Appoints Xavier Facon as Chief Technology Officer, Marking Next Phase of Platform Growth

Rutherford, N.J. — May 4, 2026 — Northstar Travel Group today announced the appointment of Xavier Facon as Chief Technology Officer, ushering in the next phase of the company’s technology, product, and platform evolution.

Facon joins Northstar with more than 25 years of experience across media, advertising technology, and marketing technology. A seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and product leader, he brings a proven track record of building and scaling technology platforms at the intersection of software, data, media, and commerce.

“Xavier is exactly the kind of leader we need as we enter our next chapter,” said Jason Young, Chief Executive Officer of Northstar Travel Group. “He brings a rare combination of technical depth, product vision, and operational expertise, along with a proven ability to scale platforms that deliver real business impact. As we continue to align our media, events, and data capabilities, Xavier will be instrumental in driving that integration forward.”

Over the past year, Facon has worked with Northstar in a consulting capacity, helping to shape key elements of the company’s digital media platform and product roadmap.

In his new role, Facon will lead Northstar’s technology platform and product strategy, overseeing engineering, product, media operations, and corporate technology. He will also play a key role in identifying and deploying AI-driven capabilities to accelerate value creation across the organization.

“I’m excited to join Northstar at such a pivotal moment,” said Xavier Facon. “The company has built a strong foundation across its brands, audiences, and platforms. I look forward to working with the team to further scale our technology, advance our data capabilities, and unlock new opportunities through AI to deliver even greater value to our partners and customers.”

Prior to joining Northstar, Facon co-founded Crisp, helping to build a mobile advertising platform later acquired by Quotient Technology, where he went on to hold senior leadership roles across product and technology. He later served in a global executive role at NielsenIQ, leading initiatives across retail media, analytics, AI, and data-driven platforms.

About Northstar Travel Group

Northstar Travel Group is the leading business-to-business media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns 14 media brands connecting 1M+ industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than 100 events in 13 countries. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ.