PLAY - Leadership updates

DALLAS, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, announced that Tarun Lal informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3, 2026, in order to spend more time with his family. The Board of Directors has appointed Darin Harper, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, to succeed Mr. Lal as Chief Executive Officer, effective the same date. Mr. Lal will work closely with Mr. Harper on the transition and continue to serve as an advisor to the Company through at least the end of fiscal year 20

DALLAS, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Charles Protell to the Company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee of the Board, effective April 27, 2026. On April 30, 2026, Atish Shah notified the Company of his decision to not stand for reelection to the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on June 18, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting"). Mr. Shah is the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board and is also a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Shah will continue to serve as a director unti

NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices: NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NASD: NSSC) will replace Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, March 13. An investor group comprised of MW Group and funds affiliated with DivcoWest and Blackstone Real Estate is acquiring Alexander & Baldwin in a deal that is expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.The following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 will take effect before the market opens on M

DALLAS, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Tarun Lal as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors effective July 14, 2025. "After a careful and comprehensive search, the Board is thrilled to announce Tarun as our next CEO," said Kevin Sheehan, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO. "Tarun is a talented leader and seasoned operator with a highly successful track record of growing and improving businesses and brands in the U.S and around the world. We are confident

DALLAS, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced that it has promoted Cory Hatton to the position of Head of Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer. Cory most recently served as Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer of the Company. "I am excited to congratulate Cory on his well-deserved promotion and the next step in his career," said Darin Harper, Chief Financial Officer. "Always wearing more hats than his title, Cory has been an essential resource and partner to me, and we believe the passionate pursuit of his enhanced role will serve our Company well into the fut

DALLAS, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Scott Ross, Managing Partner of Hill Path Capital, to the Company's Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2025. "On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to welcome Scott to our team," said Kevin Sheehan, Board Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer. "Scott has a proven track record of working closely with management teams and boards to help create substantial value for all stakeholders. He brings valuable insights and capabilities given his financial background, his extensive experience investing in and overseeing consu

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) ("HGV" or "the Company"), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced the appointment of Gail Mandel to its board of directors. The addition of Mandel expands the Company's board of directors from nine to 10 members. Mandel serves as managing director of Focused Point Ventures and has extensive hospitality, financial and public company experience. She will continue her role at Focused Point Ventures, where she provides advisory and consulting services focused on the analysis of investment theses and structuring, capital allocation and leadership training. Prior to her current role, Mandel served as president and CEO of W

DALLAS, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, Darin Harper, who will join the Company on June 17, 2024. The Company's existing Chief Financial Officer, Michael Quartieri, will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until June 16, 2024 to ensure a smooth transition to his successor prior to his previously announced retirement. "I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Darin Harper as our next Chief Financial Officer," said Chris Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Dave &

DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company", "we", "RMC", or "Rocky Mountain Chocolate"), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples, today announced that the Board of Directors ("Board") has appointed Starlette B. Johnson to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). Ms. Johnson has been a director on the RMC Board since March 2023. She brings more than thirty years of success in customer-facing retail businesses, including pivotal leadership experience in the franchise restaurant and hospitality sectors. Ms

DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Michael Quartieri, will be retiring from the Company effective April 30, 2024. He will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until his successor is appointed and provide advisory services to ensure a smooth transition prior to his retirement date. The Company has retained a nationally recognized recruiting firm to conduct a search for this position. "On behalf of the management team and our Board, I want to thank Michael for his significant contr

DALLAS, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) (the "Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced the appointment of Gail Mandel to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 18, 2022. The Company previously announced the retirement of Patricia ("Trish") Mueller, who has served on the Board since 2015, effective as of the Company's Annual Meeting in June. "We want to thank Trish for her seven years of invaluable service on our Board," said Kevin Sheehan, Board Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer. "Her expertise and steadfast leadership have been instrumental in guiding Dave & Buster's into i

DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed Michael Quartieri as Chief Financial Officer.    Mr. Quartieri will join Dave & Busters as Chief Financial Officer starting January 1, 2022.  Mr. Quartieri was previously Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at LiveOne, (NASDAQ:LVO) a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop culture.  Prior to that, Mr. Quartieri was Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary at Scie

DALLAS, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed Antonio Bautista as Senior Vice President and Head of International Development. Mr. Bautista will join Dave & Busters as Senior Vice President and Head of International Development starting January 1, 2022. Mr. Bautista was previously Chief Executive Officer of ALBP – Global Hospitality Solutions, a consultancy group providing comprehensive investment, strategy and execution solutions for Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment companies across the globe. Before t

DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that, following its recently announced record quarterly revenue and profit performance, Brian A. Jenkins will be retiring from his service as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of its Board of Directors. By mutual agreement with the Company's Board, Mr. Jenkins will continue to serve as CEO and a Board director through September 30, 2021. To ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities, he will become a Senior Advisor to the CEO until November 30, 2021. Concurrent w

DALLAS, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) (the "Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced the appointment of Atish Shah to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 16, 2021. Since April 2016, Mr. Shah has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:XHR), a lodging REIT that owns a select, curated portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties. "We are pleased to welcome Atish as a new independent director," said Kevin Sheehan, newly elected Board Chair. "He brings deep financial and upscale hospitality industry experi