Brian A. Jenkins was the CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment from August 2018 until September 2021. He joined the company after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Brian has a solid background in finance,...

Brian A. Jenkins was the CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment from August 2018 until September 2021. He joined the company after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Brian has a solid background in finance, with experience at Six Flags and FoxMeyer Health Corporation before joining Dave & Buster's. Under his leadership, the company worked towards aligning executive pay with performance metrics, focusing on aspects like revenue and EBITDA. Interestingly, on his departure in 2021, he received a total compensation of nearly $7.42 million, which included severance pay after his involuntary exit. Before that, he managed to earn over $3 million in 2019 as the company navigated through challenges due to the pandemic, highlighting his role in intense times. Brian also actively traded company stock, reaching a peak of over $16 million in holdings shortly before he stepped down. This performance and management of financials reflect not just a grasp of the numbers but a deep understanding of gaming and entertainment dynamics.

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Brian A. Jenkins

Ex-CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1965 - 60 years ago

CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment for

3 years 1 month (Aug 2018 - Sep 2021)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2006; various positions at Six Flags, Inc. and FoxMeyer Health Corporation.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Brian A. Jenkins

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David Overton

Founder and CEO of Cheesecake Factory

2023 Compensation

Stock

$200.00K

Salary

$900.00K

Bonus

$250.00K

Other

$100.00K

Total Holdings

$17.10M

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David J. Deno

CEO of Bloomin' Brands, Inc.

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$897.97K

Other

$19.02K

Total Holdings

$6.11M

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Vance Y. Chang

CEO of Dine Brands Global

2023 Compensation

Stock

$231.24K

Salary

$530.40K

Bonus

$329.30K

Other

$53.79K

Total Holdings

$551.51K

Holdings

See how much did Brian A. Jenkins make over time.

During his time at Dave & Buster's, Brian Jenkins saw significant fluctuations in his stock holdings. Starting with just over $2 million in value during 2019, his stock holdings surged to over $16 million by early 2024. This increase reflects...

During his time at Dave & Buster's, Brian Jenkins saw significant fluctuations in his stock holdings. Starting with just over $2 million in value during 2019, his stock holdings surged to over $16 million by early 2024. This increase reflects both his active trading and the performance of the company under his leadership. Interestingly, the highest recorded value of his holdings peaked at approximately $16.24 million in March 2024, showcasing a positive reflection on investor confidence in his strategic management. This growth demonstrates both the volatility and potential of stock investments in the entertainment sector, especially given the challenging environment of the pandemic, which saw his holdings ebb and flow in response to market changes.

Total Stock Sold

$30.08M

PLAY

$30.08M

749,575 PLAY shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Brian A. Jenkins didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra PLAY749,575 shares worth $8.25M.
This is -72.59% and $21.84M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Brian A. Jenkins.

PLAY

$407.44K

PLAY at $40.00/share

Sep 10, 2021

Sale

PLAY

$243.71K

PLAY at $42.13/share

Jun 1, 2021

Sale

PLAY

$2.31M

PLAY at $44.35/share

May 10, 2021

Sale

PLAY

58,386 shares

PLAY

May 6, 2021

Received

PLAY

175,154 shares

PLAY

May 6, 2021

Received

PLAY

28,598 shares

PLAY

Apr 23, 2021

Received

PLAY

$2.73M

PLAY at $44.63/share

Apr 5, 2021

Sale

PLAY

$51.93K

PLAY at $12.74/share

Jul 3, 2020

Received

PLAY

$205.84K

PLAY at $15.40/share

Jun 24, 2020

Sale

PLAY

23,194 shares

PLAY

Jun 19, 2020

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Brian A. Jenkins make over time.

Brian A. Jenkins' total compensation during his last year as CEO of Dave & Buster's reached about $7.42 million. This figure breaks down into several components including salary, severance pay due to his involuntary termination, bonus, and vested stock awards. His annual salary was around $651,000, with a notable cash severance of $780,000 included in the total due to his exit circumstances. In addition, he received over $2.79 million worth of stock awards that vested, which were tied to company performance metrics. Interestingly, his compensation strategy was designed to link his pay with the interests of shareholders, focusing on metrics such as revenue performance and overall company growth.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$6.64M

Salary

$651.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align the interests of executives with those of shareholders, focusing on performance-based pay and market competitiveness.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Jenkins received a cash severance payment of $780,000 due to his involuntary termination without cause, which is included in the total compensation.

Other

$3.19M

Board Justification

This includes severance continuation payments and other benefits as part of his exit package.

Restricted Stock

$2.80M(2.8M RSUs)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2021 included performance-based RSUs, which were calculated based on the achievement of performance metrics for the fiscal year.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included company EBITDA and revenue targets.

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Kevin Sheehan

Ex-CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment

October 2021 - August 2022