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Dive Brief:
- Dave & Buster’s promoted Darin Harper, current CFO, to the CEO position, effective Monday, the company said in a Tuesday press release.
- Harper succeeds Tarun Lal, who is retiring from his position. Lal, who joined the chain in 2025, will work with Harper during the transition and remain as a company advisor through the end of fiscal year 2027.
- Harper joined the chain in 2024 and has worked closely with Lal to deploy the company’s Back to Basics plan, which includes simplifying the customer experience and operating strategy to reverse falling revenue and sales.
