David leads Rocket Entertainment Group with a strong emphasis on both inclusion and diversity across internal policies and external projects. He took the reins at Rocket Entertainment in 2015 with the aim of modernizing and refocusing the business globally for a modern era, while also managing Elton John full time. This year, David was honored with Billboard Magazine’s Pride Executive of the Year Award. In 2021, he received recognition from the Music Managers Forum and in 2022, he was named Music Week’s Manager Of The Year. A tireless campaigner, and as Chair of The Elton John AIDS Foundation, David is a leading voice in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ equality, championing the Foundation’s critical work in combating stigma, discrimination, and violence. To date, the Foundation has raised in excess of $600 million, funding more than 3,000 projects in over 90 countries.
