Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Public company- Headquarters
- DALLAS, Texas
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Ticker
- PLAY
- CIK
- 0001525769
WARN notices since 2024
Workers affected since 2024
Executive changes, last 12 months
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Leadership
| Role and person | Since | Change |
|---|---|---|
| COOAmanda Busby | Sep 21, 2026 | Appointed |
| Chief Accounting OfficerDerek Sample | Sep 21, 2026 | Appointed |
| CEOTarun Lal | Aug 4, 2026 | Departed |
| CFOCory Hatton | Aug 4, 2026 | Appointed |
| Lead Independent DirectorKevin M. Sheehan | Aug 4, 2026 | Appointed |
| Chair of the BoardJames P. Chambers | Aug 4, 2026 | Appointed |
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- Executive appointment
COO appointed: Amanda Busby
Amanda Busby was named Chief Operations Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 11, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Sep 21, 2026Role: Chief Operations Officer
- Executive appointment
Chief Accounting Officer appointed: Derek Sample
Derek Sample was named Chief Accounting Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 11, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Sep 21, 2026Role: Chief Accounting Officer
- Executive departure
CEO departs: Tarun Lal
Tarun Lal, Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., retires the role, effective August 3, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026Role: Chief Executive Officer
- Executive appointment
CEO appointed: Darin Harper
Darin Harper was named Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 3, 2026. Darin Harper succeeds Tarun Lal. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026Role: Chief Executive Officer
- Executive appointment
CFO appointed: Cory Hatton
Cory Hatton was named interim Chief Financial Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 3, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026Role: interim Chief Financial Officer
- Executive appointment
Lead Independent Director appointed: Kevin M. Sheehan
Kevin M. Sheehan was named Lead Independent Director of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 4, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026Role: Lead Independent Director
- Executive appointment
Chair of the Board appointed: James P. Chambers
James P. Chambers was named Chair of the Board of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., effective August 4, 2026. James P. Chambers succeeds Kevin M. Sheehan. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.
Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 4, 2026Role: Chair of the Board
Last verified Nov 8, 2026