Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) announced a series of executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Darin Harper as Chief Executive Officer and Amanda Busby as Chief Operations Officer. The moves follow a broader restructuring of the Dallas-based operator’s senior management team.
Harper, who steps into the CEO role, will oversee the company’s 250 stores across North America, spanning two brands: Dave & Buster’s with 184 locations in 43 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, and Main Event with 66 stores in 24 states. Busby, who joins this month, brings operational experience from SSP America, where she served as COO and later President of Operations Excellence, overseeing more than 450 restaurants across nearly 60 airports in North America. Prior to SSP America, she spent 19 years at Red Robin, ending as Vice President of Operations for 230 restaurants.
The company also promoted Rachel Morgan to Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary, expanding her role to include legal and human resources oversight. Morgan previously held the same positions at Nexstar Media Group. Aldo Rosales was named Chief Strategy & Revenue Management Officer, coming from a background in strategy and operations at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and McKinsey & Co. Jeremy Tucker joins as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing prior experience in the same role at AutoNation and Planet Fitness.
Kevin Fish was appointed Chief Technology and Digital Officer, following senior leadership roles at Wingstop and Pizza Hut. Derek Sample was named Chief Accounting Officer, having previously held the same position at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
