MSG Entertainment Names David Collins EVP, CFO

David Collins, a financial leader with experience in entertainment and sports, is the new executive vice president and chief financial officer for Madison Square Garden Entertainment, the company announced April 9.

Collins will provide strategic financial insight on all facets of the business and  oversee MSGE’s financial matters, including financial planning and analysis, controllership, treasury,  investor relations, tax and procurement functions. He will report to executive chairman and CEO James L. Dolan.

“We are pleased to welcome David to MSG Entertainment in this important role,” Dolan said in a press release. “David not only brings with him expertise in live entertainment and sports businesses, but also has a diversity of finance experience across his career that will be an asset as we continue to pursue our long-term goals and advance key initiatives.”

Collins joins MSG Entertainment from Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. In this role, he oversaw all finance, accounting, strategy and analytics, IT and ticket operations for the Prudential Center, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, as well as league reporting to the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League. He also served as the treasurer and board member for the Sixers Youth Foundation, the Wilt Chamberlain Foundation and the Devils Youth Foundation.

Prior to joining Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, Mr. Collins served in a range of senior financial positions at both public and private companies in the sports and entertainment, energy, transportation, and restaurant industries. This includes serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Base Entertainment, a private entertainment and venue services company, where he was responsible for finance and accounting functions for live shows, exhibitions and venues throughout North and South America and Asia.

“I have had the opportunity to work across many different industries in my career, and have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance departments,” Collins said. “MSG Entertainment’s venues and brands are industry leaders, and I look forward to leveraging the financial and operating experience I have garnered throughout my career to support the Company’s business priorities.”