Sharon John
Chief Executive Officer at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC.
Net worth: 17 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Ms. Sharon P.
John is an Independent Director at Jack in the Box, Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. and a President & Chief Executive Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd.
She is on the Board of Directors at Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd., The Bear Factory Ltd., Jack in the Box, Inc., Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. and KaBOOM!, Inc. Ms. John was previously employed as a President by Stride Rite Children's Group LLC, a General Manager & Senior VP-Global Preschool Unit by Hasbro, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Checkerboard Ltd., a Principal by Mattel, Inc., and a Vice President-US Toy Division by Vtech Industries, Inc. She also served on the board at Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | 556,038 ( 3.89% ) | 17 M $ | 31/03/2024 | |
JACK IN THE BOX INC.
0.06% | 27/03/2024 | 12,557 ( 0.06% ) | 859 903 $ | 31/03/2024 |
Sharon John active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2016 |
| JACK IN THE BOX INC. | Director/Board Member | 18/09/2014 |
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 | 22/10/2014 |
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 | 22/10/2014 |
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 | 01/05/2013 |
| HASBRO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2009 |
| 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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