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Sharon John
Chief Executive Officer at
CARTER'S, INC.
Net worth: 13 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Sharon Price John is the founder of Checkerboard Ltd. Ms. John is currently President & Chief Executive Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Carter's, Inc., Director at The Bear Factory Ltd., Director at KaBOOM!, Inc., Director at Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd., and Non-Independent Director at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Former roles include Director at Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc., Independent Director at Jack in the Box, Inc. from 2014 to 2025, General Manager & Senior VP-Global Preschool Unit at Hasbro, Inc. from 2008 to 2009, Principal at Mattel, Inc., Vice President-US Toy Division at Vtech Industries, Inc., and President at Stride Rite Children's Group LLC from 2010 to 2013.
Education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 188,471 ( 1.5% ) | 7 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-06-14 | 155,506 ( 0.42% ) | 6 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Sharon John active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-06-02 |
| CARTER'S, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-06-14 |
KaBOOM!, Inc.
 KaBOOM!, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Designs and rebuilds playgrounds | Director/Board Member | - |
The Bear Factory Ltd.
 The Bear Factory Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells stuffed toys | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-21 |
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd.
 Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade 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 Owns and manages a chain of stuffed animal stores | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Sharon John
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JACK IN THE BOX INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-02-27 |
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC
 Stride Rite Children's Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures children footwear | President | 2013-04-30 |
| HASBRO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
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Connections
53
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Hasbro, Inc.
 Hasbro, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets games and toys | Consumer Durables |
Mattel, Inc.
 Mattel, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets toys | Consumer Durables |
Carter's, Inc.
 Carter's, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Provides apparel and related products for babies and young children | Retail Trade |
Jack in the Box, Inc.
 Jack in the Box, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
 Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides clothing, shoes and accessories for stuffed animals | Retail Trade |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Tennessee
 University of Tennessee Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd.
Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and manages a chain of stuffed animal stores | Retail Trade |
The Bear Factory Ltd.
The Bear Factory Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells stuffed toys | Retail Trade |
Vtech Industries, Inc.
 Vtech Industries, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures toys. | Consumer Durables |
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC
Stride Rite Children's Group LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures children footwear | Consumer Non-Durables |
KaBOOM!, Inc.
KaBOOM!, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Designs and rebuilds playgrounds | Commercial Services |
Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.
 Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides children with new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books | Health Services |
Checkerboard Ltd.
 Checkerboard Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and wholesales custom printed invitations | Consumer Non-Durables |
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd.
Build-A-Bear UK Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides clothing, shoes and accessories for stuffed animals | Retail Trade |
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