Dave & Buster's has appointed Darin Harper as its new chief financial officer, taking over the role from Michael Quartieri who is to retire in June.

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Quartieri will continue to serve as CFO until June 16 to ensure a smooth transition to his successor

Chris Morris, CEO of Dave & Buster’s said: “I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Darin Harper as our next chief financial officer. Darin was the obvious choice after an extensive national search for our next CFO. He is an exceptional finance leader and having had the pleasure of working alongside him at various points in my career, I am extremely confident he is the perfect individual to drive our company’s finance team to new heights.

"His strategic insights, superior track record of execution, and in-depth knowledge of the out-of-home entertainment space will be a huge asset to our company and allow him to hit the ground running as we accelerate our growth journey in 2024 and beyond.”

Harper said: “Dave & Buster's is an iconic brand and the leader in scaled out-of-home entertainment, with a lot of room for growth. The company’s strategic plan presents a tremendous amount of tangible upside that I look forward to achieving and made for an easy decision to accept the opportunity. I am excited to rejoin Chris and the rest of the talented management team at this important juncture in the company’s trajectory as we work together to deliver meaningful shareholder value.”