Dave & Buster’s Welcomes Back Chief Information Officer
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) has announced the return of Steve Klohn as Chief Information Officer. Klohn, who previously spent 8 years with Main Event and Dave & Buster's, had left the company earlier this year. Interim CEO Kevin Sheehan praised Klohn as the driving force behind the company's technological advancements, including store innovations and enterprise system improvements. Klohn expressed enthusiasm about rejoining, citing the company's positioning for growth and shareholder value, along with its strategic vision focused on innovation and technology enablement.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) ha annunciato il ritorno di Steve Klohn come Direttore Tecnico. Klohn, che ha precedentemente trascorso 8 anni con Main Event e Dave & Buster's, aveva lasciato l'azienda all'inizio di quest'anno. L’amministratore delegato ad interim, Kevin Sheehan, ha elogiato Klohn come la forza trainante dei progressi tecnologici dell'azienda, comprese le innovazioni nei negozi e i miglioramenti nei sistemi aziendali. Klohn ha espresso entusiasmo per il suo ritorno, citando la posizione dell'azienda per la crescita e il valore per gli azionisti, insieme alla sua visione strategica incentrata su innovazione e abilitazione tecnologica.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) ha anunciado el regreso de Steve Klohn como Director de Información. Klohn, que anteriormente pasó 8 años con Main Event y Dave & Buster's, dejó la empresa a principios de este año. El CEO interino, Kevin Sheehan, elogió a Klohn como la fuerza impulsora detrás de los avances tecnológicos de la compañía, incluyendo innovaciones en las tiendas y mejoras en los sistemas empresariales. Klohn expresó su entusiasmo por volver, citando la posición de la empresa para el crecimiento y el valor para los accionistas, junto con su visión estratégica centrada en la innovación y la habilitación tecnológica.
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) a annoncé le retour de Steve Klohn en tant que Directeur de l'Information. Klohn, qui a précédemment passé 8 ans avec Main Event et Dave & Buster's, avait quitté l'entreprise plus tôt cette année. Le PDG par intérim Kevin Sheehan a loué Klohn comme la force motrice derrière les avancées technologiques de l'entreprise, notamment les innovations en magasin et les améliorations des systèmes d'entreprise. Klohn a exprimé son enthousiasme à l'idée de revenir, évoquant la position de l'entreprise en matière de croissance et de valeur pour les actionnaires, ainsi que sa vision stratégique axée sur l'innovation et l'habilitation technologique.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) hat die Rückkehr von Steve Klohn als Chief Information Officer bekannt gegeben. Klohn, der zuvor 8 Jahre bei Main Event und Dave & Buster's verbracht hat, hatte das Unternehmen Anfang dieses Jahres verlassen. Der Interims-CEO Kevin Sheehan lobte Klohn als treibende Kraft hinter den technologischen Fortschritten des Unternehmens, einschließlich der Innovationen in den Filialen und der Verbesserungen der Unternehmenssysteme. Klohn äußerte seine Begeisterung über die Rückkehr und verwies auf die Wachstums- und Aktionärswertposition des Unternehmens sowie auf seine strategische Vision, die auf Innovation und Technologieförderung ausgerichtet ist.
- Return of experienced CIO with 8-year track record in technological innovation
- Continuity in technology leadership supporting growth strategy
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DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2024 (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 it welcomes back Steve Klohn as Chief Information Officer, who will rejoin the Company after recent changes. Steve left the Company earlier this year after spending a combined 8 years with Main Event and Dave & Buster’s.
“I am thrilled to welcome back Steve Klohn as Chief Information Officer,” said Kevin Sheehan, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster’s. “Steve was the driving force behind our technological progress, from innovations in our stores to enhancements in our enterprise systems. I look forward to working directly with Steve as we continue to drive technology business enablement forward.”
“Both Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are pioneers in out-of-home entertainment with a strategic vision aligned around innovation and technology enablement,” said Steve Klohn. “Where the company has positioned itself for growth and shareholder value has made the decision to rejoin this amazing leadership team an easy one.”
About Steve Klohn
Mr. Klohn was previously Chief Technology Officer for Legends, from September through December of 2024. He left Dave & Buster’s in September of 2024 after 8 years with the combined brand. Steve was integral in the acquisition by Dave & Buster's of Main Event in June 2022. He led both technology teams to ensure systems for both brands continued to run seamlessly, while simultaneously finding efficiencies through integrations. While at Main Event, the technology team under Steve’s leadership supported the Center expansion from 16 to 60 locations. Steve has held Technology leadership positions at Brinker, JCPenney and Real Page.
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 228 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 168 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 60 Main Event branded stores in 21 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.
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Cory Hatton, VP Investor Relations & Treasurer
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Cory.Hatton@daveandbusters.com
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