SHARON JOHN - Corporate Board Profile

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2014-04-04	Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. She has extensive experience in retail branding, marketing, licensing, product development and innovation.
2015-04-06	Sharon John, 51, was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2013... Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
2016-04-01	In her various executive management positions, Ms. John gained extensive experience in all aspects of retail branding, including children's brands, marketing to moms and kids, and licensing, product development and innovation expertise.
2017-03-31	Sharon John, 53, was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2013 in connection with her employment as Chief Executive Officer and Chief President Bear of the Company. From January 2010 through May 2013, Ms. John served as President of Stride Rite Children’s Group LLC, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., which designs and markets footwear for children. From 2002 through 2009, she held positions of broadened portfolio and increased responsibility at Hasbro, Inc., a multinational toy and board game company, including as General Manager & Senior Vice President of its U.S. Toy Division from 2006 to 2008 and General Manager & Senior Vice President of its Global Preschool unit from June 2008 through 2009. Ms. John also founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Checkerboard Toys, served as Vice President, U.S. Toy Division with VTech Industries, Inc., and served in a range of roles at Mattel, Inc. She started her career in advertising, overseeing accounts such as Hershey’s and the Snickers/M&M Mars business.
2018-03-29	Ms. John has held executive roles at Stride Rite Children’s Group, Hasbro, Checkerboard Toys, VTech Industries, and Mattel. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and an MBA.
2019-04-19	Sharon John, 55, was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2013... Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
2020-05-01	In her various executive management positions, Ms. John gained extensive experience in all aspects of retail branding, including children's brands, marketing to moms and kids, and licensing, product development and innovation expertise.
2021-04-30	Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. She has extensive experience in retail branding, marketing, licensing, product development and innovation expertise.
2022-04-29	Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. She has held executive positions in retail and marketing.
2023-04-28	Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
2024-05-03	Ms. John holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. She provides insights in leading businesses, strategic planning, brand building, marketing, licensing, merchandising, and retail operations.