Dave & Buster’s Appoints Tarun Lal as Chief Executive Officer
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) has appointed Tarun Lal as its new Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective July 14, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive search process led by the Board of Directors.
Kevin Sheehan, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO, praised Lal's track record of growing and improving businesses and brands both domestically and internationally. Lal expressed enthusiasm about joining the company, highlighting Dave & Buster's and Main Event's strong brand recognition, loyal customer base, and growth potential.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) ha nominato Tarun Lal come nuovo Amministratore Delegato e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione, con decorrenza dal 14 luglio 2025. La nomina segue un processo di selezione approfondito guidato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione.
Kevin Sheehan, Presidente del Consiglio e Amministratore Delegato ad interim, ha elogiato il curriculum di Lal, sottolineando la sua esperienza nel far crescere e migliorare aziende e marchi sia a livello nazionale che internazionale. Lal ha espresso entusiasmo per l'ingresso in azienda, evidenziando il forte riconoscimento del marchio di Dave & Buster's e Main Event, la loro base di clienti fedele e il potenziale di crescita.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) ha nombrado a Tarun Lal como su nuevo Director Ejecutivo y miembro de la Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 14 de julio de 2025. El nombramiento sigue a un proceso de búsqueda exhaustivo liderado por la Junta Directiva.
Kevin Sheehan, Presidente de la Junta y CEO interino, elogió el historial de Lal en el crecimiento y mejora de negocios y marcas tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Lal expresó su entusiasmo por unirse a la compañía, destacando el fuerte reconocimiento de las marcas Dave & Buster's y Main Event, su base de clientes leales y el potencial de crecimiento.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY)는 Tarun Lal을 2025년 7월 14일부로 새로운 최고경영자(CEO) 및 이사회 멤버로 임명했습니다. 이 임명은 이사회가 주도한 광범위한 검색 과정을 거쳐 이루어졌습니다.
이사회 의장이자 임시 CEO인 Kevin Sheehan은 Lal의 국내외 사업 및 브랜드 성장과 개선에 대한 탁월한 실적을 칭찬했습니다. Lal은 Dave & Buster's와 Main Event의 강력한 브랜드 인지도, 충성도 높은 고객층, 성장 잠재력을 강조하며 회사에 합류하는 데 대한 기대감을 표명했습니다.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) a nommé Tarun Lal en tant que nouveau Directeur Général et membre du Conseil d'administration, à compter du 14 juillet 2025. Cette nomination fait suite à un processus de recherche approfondi mené par le Conseil d'administration.
Kevin Sheehan, Président du Conseil et PDG par intérim, a salué le parcours de Lal dans le développement et l'amélioration des entreprises et des marques, tant au niveau national qu'international. Lal a exprimé son enthousiasme à rejoindre la société, soulignant la forte reconnaissance des marques Dave & Buster's et Main Event, leur fidèle clientèle et leur potentiel de croissance.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) hat Tarun Lal mit Wirkung zum 14. Juli 2025 zum neuen Chief Executive Officer und Vorstandsmitglied ernannt. Die Ernennung folgt auf einen umfassenden Suchprozess, der vom Vorstand geleitet wurde.
Kevin Sheehan, Vorstandsvorsitzender und Interim-CEO, lobte Lals Erfolgsbilanz beim Wachstum und der Verbesserung von Unternehmen und Marken sowohl im Inland als auch international. Lal zeigte sich begeistert von seinem Eintritt in das Unternehmen und hob die starke Markenbekanntheit von Dave & Buster's und Main Event, die treue Kundenbasis und das Wachstumspotenzial hervor.
- Appointment of experienced leader with proven track record in business growth
- New CEO brings international operational expertise
- Seamless leadership transition with immediate effectiveness
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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 he will have an immediate impact, grow our business and create substantial shareholder value.”
“I am truly honored to be joining this incredibly talented team and to lead the Company into its next chapter,” said Lal. “Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are iconic, highly differentiated brands with exceptionally large and loyal customer bases, outstanding unit level and new unit economics and huge potential for growth. I have been deeply impressed with what I have seen so far and sincerely look forward to working closely with our team and the Board to deepen our connection with our guests and team members and drive immediate and long-term growth and value for all stakeholders.”
About Tarun Lal
Mr. Lal is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of experience at Yum! Brands, where he most recently served as President of KFC U.S. In this role, he led all aspects of the brand’s operations across the U.S. Prior to that, he held several key leadership roles, including Global COO for KFC and Managing Director for KFC Middle East, Turkey, Africa, India and Pakistan, where he led major brand expansions, championed digital innovation, and delivered consistent growth across various complex markets.
About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 236 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has 175 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The Company also operates 61 Main Event branded stores in 22 states across the country, and offers state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games and virtual reality, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories. For more information about each brand, visit daveandbusters.com and mainevent.com.
For Investor Relations Inquiries:
Cory Hatton, Head of Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Cory.Hatton@daveandbusters.com
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