Sharon Price John is the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, a company known for its fun, interactive toy-building experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. Before leading Build-A-Bear, Sharon spent several years in...

Sharon Price John is the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, a company known for its fun, interactive toy-building experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. Before leading Build-A-Bear, Sharon spent several years in the footwear and toy industries. She was the President of Stride Rite Children’s Group, and she worked for Hasbro, where she managed some of their top toy divisions. One notable achievement during her time as CEO was that despite the challenges of COVID-19, she led the company through a tough period that saw a significant recovery in later years. Interestingly, her compensation has varied a lot, with a reported total of $1,011,850 in 2020, but no pay reported for 2021 due to not achieving certain performance metrics. Additionally, Sharon has significant personal holdings in the company, owning over a million shares, demonstrating her commitment to Build-A-Bear's success.

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Sharon Price John

CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop

Education

MBA from Columbia University

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

February 29, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop for

11 years 10 months (Jun 2013 - Present)

Previous Experience

President of Stride Rite Children's Group

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Sharon Price John

Holdings

See how much did Sharon Price John make over time.

Sharon Price John has been a keen investor in Build-A-Bear, with a notable ownership of over 1 million shares. Her holdings reflect important fluctuations over the years. Notably, in 2019, her stock value showed robust growth, reaching around $1.54 million....

Sharon Price John has been a keen investor in Build-A-Bear, with a notable ownership of over 1 million shares. Her holdings reflect important fluctuations over the years. Notably, in 2019, her stock value showed robust growth, reaching around $1.54 million. By 2021, there was an impressive spike in her stock holdings, where she reported values nearing $11.63 million. In contrast, after the challenges brought on by the pandemic in 2020, her reported wealth dipped substantially. These numbers indicate her strong belief in the potential of Build-A-Bear, especially as the company emerged from difficult times. Additionally, her shares include not just common stocks but also performance-based restricted stocks, which align her financial interests with the company's performance.

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Total Stock Sold

$16.87M

BBW

$16.87M

827,840 BBW shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Sharon Price John didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BBW827,840 shares worth $993.41K.
This is -94.11% and $15.87M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Sharon Price John.

BBW

$1.67M

BBW at $33.32/share

Sep 3, 2024

Sale

BBW

$1.07M

BBW at $25.99/share

Jul 16, 2024

Sale

JACK

70 shares

JACK

Jun 25, 2024

Received

BBW

120,917 shares

BBW

Apr 16, 2024

Received

JACK

52 shares

JACK

Mar 27, 2024

Received

JACK

1,673 shares

JACK

Mar 4, 2024

Received

BBW

$1.97M

BBW at $22.03/share

Jan 18, 2024

Sale

BBW

$411.38K

BBW at $22.15/share

Jan 12, 2024

Sale

JACK

38 shares

JACK

Dec 28, 2023

Received

BBW

$402.86K

BBW at $22.90/share

Dec 26, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Sharon Price John make over time.

Throughout her time as CEO, Sharon Price John's compensation has had its highs and lows, reflecting the company's performance. In 2020, her total compensation was reported at approximately $1,011,850, which included a salary of $642,600 and an annual bonus of $342,720 based on performance metrics. However, in stark contrast, for 2021, her total compensation was reported as $0, owing to no stock grants or bonuses being vested that year, indicating that the company didn’t meet the performance targets. This variation highlights the link between her pay and company results, aiming to align her interests with those of the shareholders. For instance, the philosophy around her compensation emphasizes attracting and retaining top executive talent by tying pay to how well the company performs against set objectives.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and aims to retain key executives while being competitive in the market.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was reported for the year 2021.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No other compensation was reported for the year 2021.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock grants were reported as vested for the year 2021.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics were not specified in the provided proxy statement.

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Maxine Clark

Founder and Ex-CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop

January 1997 - June 2013