David Collins has a diverse range of work experience in finance and executive positions. David is currently serving as the CFO and EVP for both the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment company and the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team since 2019. Prior to this, they held similar roles as the EVP and CFO for the New Jersey Devils hockey team and the Prudential Center from 2015. In 2015, they worked as an Executive Accounting and Finance Consultant for Experis Finance, where they managed the financial operations of a joint venture focused on unconventional natural gas drilling. From 2011 to 2014, Collins served as the Executive VP-Finance/CFO for Base Entertainment, overseeing finance and accounting functions for live shows and venues globally. Before this, they held roles as the Senior VP and CFO for Sterling Chemicals from 2010 to 2011 and as the CFO for Petrosearch Energy Corporation from 2003 to 2009. Collins also has experience as a Controller/CFO for Kazi Management VI, LLC, overseeing finance and accounting for multiple company restaurants, and as the CFO/Vice President for Federation Logistics, Inc. overall financial and administrative functions.
David Collins attended Christian Brothers Academy from 1982 to 1986. After that, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Villanova University from 1986 to 1990. No additional information is provided regarding their education history before attending Christian Brothers Academy or after their time at Villanova University.
November, 2015 - present