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. David’s achievements in management have been widely recognized amongst his peers and the wider industry. In 2021 he was honored by the Music Managers Forum and 2022 saw him named as Music Week’s Manager Of The Year at their annual awards ceremony. A tireless campaigner, and as Chairman of The Elton John AIDS Foundation, David is a leading voice in the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ equality. In June 2023, David led the public launch of the $125 million, three-year initiative to accelerate the Foundation’s life-saving work to tackle the growing rates of HIV infections in vulnerable communities. To date, the Foundation has raised in excess of $565 million, funding more than 3,000 projects in over 90 countries.
