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Former LiveOne financial chief will succeed Scott Bowman in position on Jan.

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

December 15, 2021

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Dave & Buster's has named Michael Quartieri as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1.Ron Ruggless

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. has named Michael Quartieri as chief financial officer, the company announced Wednesday.

The Dallas-based big-box entertainment operator in November had announced the departure of CFO Scott Bowman. Quartieri will assume the position on Jan. 1, the company said.

Dave-and-Busters-CFO-Michael-Quartieri.jpgQuartieri, left, previously served as CFO and corporate secretary at LiveOne, a platform for live-streamed and on-demand audio, video and podcast/vodcast content in music and comedy. Prior to LiveOne, Quartieri was CFO at Scientific Games, a provider of products, systems and services to the lottery and pari-mutuel industries. 

Quartieri will lead Dave & Buster’s finance, accounting and supply chain divisions, as well as oversee the company’s investor relations.

“Michael joins us at a great time,” said Kevin Sheehan, Dave & Buster’s chairman and interim CEO, said in a statement. “Michael’s financial expertise, strong track record for growth and engaging style will no doubt help to fuel our momentum, and we are excited to welcome him to our team.”

Quartieri added: “I look forward to adding my expertise to the talented group of team members throughout the organization. I see tremendous opportunity at Dave & Buster’s and am pleased to help lead the company’s next phase of growth.”   

Dave & Buster’s, founded in 1982, owns and operates 144 venues in North America, including 40 states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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