Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to retire June 11, 2026; Chris Hurt named successor

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC

Sharon Price John retires as President & CEO effective June 11, 2026; will remain on Board as Class II director.
Chris Hurt (59), currently COO/COE, appointed CEO effective same date; also named to Board.
Hurt's employment agreement includes $700K base salary, target annual bonus of 100% of base, and $1.2M LTIP award (70% performance-based RSUs, 30% time-based RSUs).
Hurt led global retail turnaround and international expansion during his decade at Build-A-Bear.

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