ExCeL London has announced the appointment of David Miles as Chief Financial Officer.
David worked at Big 6 accounting firm BDO, for 21 years, 15 of which as an Audit and Advisory Partner, where he specialised in strategic consulting with high growth, entrepreneurially-led businesses.
He then went on to build his own successful advisory practice, completing leadership qualifications at Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School. Subsequently, David worked as an Advisory Partner for RSM Baker Tilly and more latterly, Managing Director and Advisory Partner at Ecovis Wingrave Yeats LLP.
In each of these positions, David has always taken a keen interest in developing people, teams and leadership potential as well as implementing effective people engagement strategies. He has acted as an executive coach to a wide range of CEO’s and Boards across a variety of business sectors.
Jeremy Rees, CEO, ExCeL London, said: “I am delighted that David has joined the team at ExCeL London. His breadth of experience, as well as his solid financial accounting and audit experience, will support our plans to continue to grow, develop and create an even stronger business. I wish David every success in his new role and look forward to working with him.”
David Miles, CFO, ExCeL London said: “I am thrilled to be joining ExCeL London. With the venue’s track record for delivering globally recognised, successful events, it’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. I look forward to working with everyone to support ExCeL’s ambitious plans for growing the business, attracting more world leading events and developing a first-class guest experience.”
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
