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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-145081"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DIN"
cik: "0000049754"
company_name: "Dine Brands Global, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-05-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-15T01:44:33.217079+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Arthur Starrs, Topgolf CEO, joins Dine Brands Board of Directors

## Summary
- Arthur F. Starrs elected independent director at 2023 Annual Meeting, effective immediately.
- Starrs currently serves as CEO of Topgolf since April 2021, overseeing global venues, Toptracer, and Topgolf Media.
- Previously Global CEO of Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands) and held finance roles; also serves on boards of Five Iron Golf and nonprofits.
- Richard Dahl, Board Chairman, says Starrs brings extensive C-suite experience in management, finance, and public/private boards.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-145081
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DIN
- cik: 0000049754
- company_name: Dine Brands Global, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-05-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49754/000119312523145081/0001193125-23-145081-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49754/000119312523145081/d497241d8k.htm

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