Freeman Taps Aimbridge Hospitality CFO William Davenport to Lead Finance
Event summary
- William Davenport appointed CFO of The Freeman Company (TFC) effective August 31, 2026.
- Davenport previously served as CFO at Aimbridge Hospitality and Topgolf Entertainment Group.
- He brings over a decade of experience in financial leadership for live experience businesses.
- Davenport reports directly to Janet Dell, CEO of TFC.
The big picture
The appointment of William Davenport as CFO signals Freeman's focus on financial discipline to support its growth in the complex live events industry. Davenport's background in scaling financial systems for high-growth live experience businesses positions him to navigate the challenges of Freeman's expansion. This move comes as the live events sector continues to recover and evolve post-pandemic, with a heightened emphasis on operational efficiency and financial agility.
What we're watching
- Financial Discipline
- How Davenport's track record in fast-moving live experience businesses will impact TFC's financial infrastructure and growth.
- Growth Strategy
- Whether Davenport's experience at Topgolf and Aimbridge can be leveraged to support TFC's ambitious expansion plans.
- Cultural Integration
- The pace at which Davenport can integrate his financial leadership style with TFC's existing culture and teams.