Sharon John
Chief Executive Officer at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
Net worth: 19 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Sharon Price John is the founder of Checkerboard Ltd.
She currently holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. since 2016.
She is also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd.
Additionally, she serves as an Independent Director at Jack in the Box, Inc., Director at The Bear Factory Ltd., Director at KaBOOM!, Inc., and Director at Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd.
Ms. John previously worked as a Director at Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. She was also the General Manager & Senior VP-Global Preschool Unit at Hasbro, Inc. from 2008 to 2009.
Prior to that, she held the position of Principal at Mattel, Inc. and Vice President-US Toy Division at Vtech Industries, Inc. From 2010 to 2013, she served as the President of Stride Rite Children's Group LLC.
Ms. John holds an MBA degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | 615,893 ( 4.31% ) | 18 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
JACK IN THE BOX INC.
0.06% | 2024-03-26 | 12,557 ( 0.06% ) | 859 903 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Sharon John active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-29 |
| JACK IN THE BOX INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-17 |
KaBOOM!, Inc.
 KaBOOM!, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KaBOOM! is a national non-profit organization that designs and rebuilds playgrounds or play places for children. It provide community-build training, challenge grants and publications for communities. The company was founded by Darell Hammond in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Bear Factory Ltd.
 The Bear Factory Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2000, The Bear Factory Ltd. is a British company that sells stuffed toys. Part of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., the private company is based in Slough, UK. The Bear Factory was acquired by Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on April 02, 2006 for $45.36 million. | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-21 |
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd.
 Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2005, Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. is a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. The private company is based in Slough, UK. The British company provides clothing, shoes, and accessories for stuffed animals. | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-21 |
Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd.
 Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd. owns and manages a chain of stuffed animal stores. The private company is based in Slough, UK. Build-A-Bear Workshop was acquired by Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on April 03, 2006 for $41.40 million. The British company was founded in 1997. The CEO is Sharon Price John. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Sharon John
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC
 Stride Rite Children's Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Stride Rite Children's Group LLC is a private company that manufactures children's footwear. The company is based in Lexington, MA. | President | 2013-04-30 |
| HASBRO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
| MATTEL, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Sharon John
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Tennessee | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| HASBRO, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| MATTEL, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| JACK IN THE BOX INC. | Consumer Services |
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd.
Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd. owns and manages a chain of stuffed animal stores. The private company is based in Slough, UK. Build-A-Bear Workshop was acquired by Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on April 03, 2006 for $41.40 million. The British company was founded in 1997. The CEO is Sharon Price John. | Retail Trade |
The Bear Factory Ltd.
The Bear Factory Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2000, The Bear Factory Ltd. is a British company that sells stuffed toys. Part of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., the private company is based in Slough, UK. The Bear Factory was acquired by Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on April 02, 2006 for $45.36 million. | Retail Trade |
Vtech Industries, Inc.
 Vtech Industries, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of VTech Holdings Ltd., Vtech Industries, Inc. is an American company that manufactures toys. | Consumer Durables |
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Stride Rite Children's Group LLC is a private company that manufactures children's footwear. The company is based in Lexington, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
KaBOOM!, Inc.
KaBOOM!, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KaBOOM! is a national non-profit organization that designs and rebuilds playgrounds or play places for children. It provide community-build training, challenge grants and publications for communities. The company was founded by Darell Hammond in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Checkerboard Ltd.
 Checkerboard Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Checkerboard Ltd. designs, manufactures and wholesales custom printed invitations. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Milford, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd.
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2005, Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. is a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. The private company is based in Slough, UK. The British company provides clothing, shoes, and accessories for stuffed animals. | Retail Trade |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
 Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books. The firm operates as a charity of retailers, manufacturers and licensors of children's and youth products, in partnership with foundations, that provides new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products, and books to underprivileged and disaster-stricken children. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
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