• August 4, 2009

Sean Gleason has been named chief marketing officer of upscale restaurant/entertainment chain Dave & Buster's.

Gleason most recently served as SVP, marketing and communications, for Cadbury Schweppes division Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., leading a team responsible for consumer-based initiatives, including the "Nothing Diet About It" Diet Dr Pepper campaign. Prior to Dr Pepper Snapple, he held several positions at Pizza Hut, Inc., including VP, marketing communications, and played a key role in the creation of the chain's new logo.

Dave & Buster's, founded in 1982, has 54 locations in the U.S. and Canada.--Karlene Lukovitz