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CEC Entertainment appoints new CFO

CEC Entertainment Inc., which operates Chuck E. Cheese's and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, announced the appointment of Dale Black as chief financial officer.

November 25, 2015

CEC Entertainment Inc., which operates Chuck E. Cheese's and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, announced the appointment of Dale Black as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 20. Black replaces Temple Weiss, who will be pursuing other opportunities outside CEC, a company press release stated.

Black will work closely with CEC Chief Executive Officer Tom Leverton and other senior leaders to lead strategic initiatives across the company and manage all financial aspects of the business.

"Dale's experience across private and public companies makes him a fantastic addition to CEC's leadership team," Leverton said. "I look forward to working with Dale as we continue to drive improvements for our guests."

Black joins CEC with a deep career in hospitality and entertainment. He recently served as CFO of Great Wolf Lodge, a family-focused entertainment, dining and lodging company. Before Great Wolf, Black's experience includes CFO roles at Isle of Capri Casinos, Trump Entertainment Resorts and Argosy Gaming.

"Chuck E. Cheese's has a great brand and is doing some very exciting things in the market right now," Black said. "The addition of Peter Piper Pizza gives the company another vehicle for growth and strengthens CEC's leadership position in the industry. I am very excited to join the leadership team at this iconic company."   

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate a system of 591 Chuck E. Cheese's stores and 140 Peter Piper Pizza stores, with locations in 47 states and 11 foreign countries and territories.