Build-A-Bear names Chris Hurt as new CEO, replacing Sharon Price John
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession
March 12, 2026 6:45 AM EDTChris Hurt To Become Chief Executive Officer as Sharon Price John To Retire From Position Following Planned Transition Period
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) announced today that as part of a multi-year planned succession process, longtime Build-A-Bear President and CEO Sharon Price John intends to retire from her role effective June 11, 2026, the date of the Companys Annual Shareholders Meeting. In a unanimous vote, the Board appointed the Companys tenured Chief Operations and Experience Officer Chris Hurt to succeed Price John... More
