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David Franklin

David Franklin is Chief Finance Officer at ICAEW.

Biography

David joined ICAEW in 2015 in the Members Department and was promoted to Director in 2017.  In 2021 he was promoted to Managing Director for Belonging and Supporting, with responsibility for ICAEW's member support and commercial operations.  David was appointed Chief Financial Officer in May 2023, having stepped into the role in an acting capacity in August 2022.

David graduated with a First-Class degree in Economics and Financial Management in 2003.  He then joined PwC where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, initially working in assurance (Investment Management) before specialising in Valuations.  During David's time at PwC he undertook secondments, firstly in the investments team at the Business Growth Fund and subsequently at Brigade, a social enterprise.

Outside of work, David is a passionate advocate for the third sector.  He has been Trustee and Treasurer of the Prison Radio Association for 6 years and was a business mentor at the Prince's Trust for over 10 years.

Declaration of Interests

Membership of, or interests in, formal bodies or groups, including other professional bodies

None

Membership of ICAEW Council, ICAEW Boards and other ICAEW Committees

None

Partnerships, Directorships or beneficial interests in companies

None

Professional or social relationships with individuals who have business relationships or who compete with ICAEW

None

Any other matters you feel should be identified

None

David Franklin