CEC Entertainment has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Mr. McDaniel will lead all aspects of marketing, public relations, guest relations and showroom entertainment for CEC Entertainment. Mr. McDaniel will join the Company on or about October 24 and report directly to CEC Entertainment’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael H. Magusiak. Mr. McDaniel will be based at CEC Entertainment’s headquarters in Irving, Texas.
Mr. McDaniel joins CEC Entertainment from PepsiCo, Inc. where he most recently served as a Vice President and was responsible for Frito Lay North America’s largest customer, Walmart. Mr. McDaniel has progressed through PepsiCo’s organization since 1996, holding various sales and marketing leadership roles with some of PepsiCo’s largest food and beverage customers, including YUM! Brands and 7-Eleven. Mr. McDaniel also served as a Regional Vice President and was responsible for Frito Lay North America’s largest field sales unit during his tenure with PepsiCo.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Scott to the Chuck E. Cheese’s executive leadership team,” said Mr. Magusiak. “Scott brings to CEC Entertainment invaluable insight, industry expertise, dynamic leadership skills and a proven track record in brand management and strategic marketing initiatives. Scott will be a key member of our executive leadership team as we continue to develop and grow the Chuck E. Cheese’s brand both domestically and internationally,” said Mr. Magusiak.
Mr. McDaniel stated, “I am extremely excited to join the Chuck E. Cheese team and to have the opportunity to build upon the success of such a well recognized brand that brings so much enjoyment to children around the world. I look forward to working with our team to enhance the relationship that we have with our guests while continuing to identify the most creative ways to deliver wholesome entertainment, great food, and comfortable environments where families can have fun together.”