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.