Build-A-Bear completes CEO succession; Chris Hurt takes over from Sharon Price John
Build-A-Bear Workshop said Chris Hurt became Chief Executive Officer effective June 11, 2026, succeeding Sharon Price John, who led the company for 13 years and will remain on the Board. CFO Voin Todorovic also took on the Chief Administrative Officer role, and his employment agreement was amended with a base salary of not less than $500,000 and a target bonus of at least 70% of base pay.
Key points
- Chris Hurt assumed the CEO role effective June 11, 2026; Sharon Price John led the company for 13 years and remains on the Board.
- Voin Todorovic remains Chief Financial Officer and added the Chief Administrative Officer role, effective June 11, 2026.
- Todorovic's amended employment agreement sets an annual base salary of not less than $500,000 and an annual target bonus of not less than 70% of earned base pay.
- Dave Henderson, previously Chief Revenue Officer, was appointed Chief Growth Officer.
The filing
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