Management ChangeApr 30, 2026, 06:37 AM
BBW CEO Sharon John to retire; J. Christopher Hurt appointed CEO
AI Summary
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. announced that CEO Sharon John will retire effective June 11, 2026, and will remain on the Board as a Class II Director. J. Christopher Hurt, current Chief Operations and Experience Officer, has been appointed as the new CEO and will join the Board as a Class II Director, effective the same date. The company also announced its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2026, where shareholders will vote on the election of three Directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Key Highlights
- Sharon John to retire as CEO of BBW effective June 11, 2026.
- John will remain on the Board of Directors as a Class II Director.
- J. Christopher Hurt appointed as new CEO, effective June 11, 2026.
- Hurt will also join the Board as a Class II Director.
- Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 11, 2026.
- Stockholders to vote on election of three Class I Directors.
- Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.
- Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.