CFO interim
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. names Cory Hatton interim CFO
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported in a Form 8-K filed August 4, 2026 that Cory Hatton was named interim Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026.
In the filing's words
The Board announced that effective as of August 3, 2026, Cory Hatton, age 38, the Company’s Head of Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts a search for its next Chief Financial Officer.
Verbatim from sec.gov, Item 5.02. We quote departures; we do not characterize them.
| Company | Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) |
|---|---|
| Event | Interim |
| Incoming | Cory Hatton |
| Outgoing | Darin Harper |
| Title in the filing | interim Chief Financial Officer |
| Effective | August 3, 2026 |
| 8-K filed | August 4, 2026 |
| Internal promotion | Yes |
| Prior role (per filing) | Head of Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. |
| SEC CIK | 0001525769 |
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported this change in a Form 8-K, Item 5.02, filed August 4, 2026. The filing's own words are quoted above.
Other records naming Darin Harper
1The outgoing officer on this record, matched by name. Career line.
2026-03-31 · 10-K signature
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Sources
- sec.gov · SEC filing, Item 5.02 · accessed 2026-09-26
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