CEC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES NATHAN HUNSTABLE AS NEW CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Leader joined firm as CISO main cybersecurity, community operations, and IT Infrastructure

DALLAS (Feb. 9, 2026) — CEC Entertainment, LLC, the nationally acknowledged chief in household leisure and eating with its Chuck E. Cheese, and Peter Piper Pizza manufacturers introduced the promotion of Nathan Hunstable to Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO), efficient February 2, 2026.

Hunstable most lately served as CEC Entertainment’s Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of IT Infrastructure, the place he oversaw cybersecurity, community operations, and IT infrastructure. In that position, he strengthened the corporate’s cybersecurity posture and supported innovation and know-how initiatives throughout the group.

“Nathan has done an excellent job elevating our cybersecurity efforts and contributing greatly to other innovation and technology projects,” mentioned Scott Drake, CEO of CEC Entertainment. “We’re excited for the next chapter of innovation and technology leadership under Nathan’s direction.”

Hunstable brings greater than twenty years of IT management expertise throughout the household leisure and cinema exhibition industries. Prior to becoming a member of CEC Entertainment in 2024, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Cinergy Entertainment, main the IT group and spearheading guest-facing digital initiatives, together with a cell app, subscription, and kiosk improvements.

Hunstable holds a bachelor’s diploma from Texas A&M University–Commerce and a grasp’s diploma in Cybersecurity Law from Texas A&M University School of Law.

Hunstable succeeds Jay Spears, who’s stepping down after 5 years as VP and CIO. During his tenure, Spears helped lead CEC Entertainment’s digital model transformation, superior knowledge and analytics capabilities, expanded loyalty and CRM initiatives, and supported new off-premise ordering and supply choices.

About CEC Entertainment, LLC   
CEC Entertainment, LLC (“CEC”), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally acknowledged chief in household eating and leisure, proudly working the enduring Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck’s Arcade manufacturers. Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half one million birthdays yearly, devoted to creating joyful, lasting reminiscences by means of enjoyable, meals, and play. As the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the model is dedicated to security by means of packages like Kid Check® and group help, having donated greater than $24 million to varsities and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was named one among America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its trade management each in innovation and worker well-being. Peter Piper Pizza provides a neighborhood pizzeria expertise with high quality meals, partaking leisure, and lifelong reminiscences as a result of enjoyable isn’t added on—“The Fun is Baked In”! Through amusement and connection, households and communities are introduced collectively every single day. CEC Entertainment and its franchisees function practically 600 Chuck E. Cheese areas and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues throughout 45 states and 18 nations. The firm proudly fosters a tradition of range and celebrates enjoyable and play to unite each household. For extra info, go to chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.   

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