David Alford

David Alford is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the publishing and music industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at HarperCollins Publishers since November 2007, David oversees a team of 30, managing all aspects of Group Finance, including management accounts, budgeting, and royalties. Prior roles include Finance Director and Financial Controller at HarperCollins, as well as Group Commercial Director for Collins, where responsibilities encompassed financial operations for various divisions. Prior to HarperCollins, David worked as Director of Royalties at Warner Music, managing UK royalty accounting, and served as a Senior Consultant at PwC. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Exeter.