Company strategically expands leadership team with continued focus on sustained profitable growth through monetizing the power of the Build-A-Bear brand

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 12, 2024-- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced the appointment of David Henderson to the position of Chief Revenue Officer, effective September 16, 2024.

Henderson will focus on continuing to drive profitable growth for the iconic Build-A-Bear brand across its primary revenue streams including corporately-operated retail and Ecommerce, while promoting expansion opportunities for the company beyond these traditional areas. As a part of his responsibilities, he will also oversee the warehouse operations and play a key part in the strategic management of the organization. Dave will report directly to Sharon Price John, President and Chief Executive Officer, as a member of the executive team.

“Throughout his impressive career, Dave has demonstrated an ability to create value in organizations across a wide scope of responsibilities,” said Ms. John. “We are delighted that Dave will join our senior leadership team as we work to continue to drive record setting results while delivering on our corporate mission of adding a little more heart to life.”

“We believe Dave’s experience and proven skills provide an opportunity for him make an immediate contribution as we accelerate our long-term strategic initiatives and continue to work toward the creation of value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Henderson has over two decades of increasing responsibilities and a rich background across the toy, consumer products and entertainment industries including most recently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer of Melissa & Doug. Additionally, he was President and General Manager-Global of Baby Gear at Newell Brands. Prior to that, during his multiple years at Hasbro, Mr. Henderson expanded his experience though leadership positions of increasing responsibility, ultimately holding the office of Senior Vice President Consumer Products/Licensing North America.

About Build-A-Bear

Since its beginning in 1997, Build-A-Bear has evolved to become a beloved multi-generational brand focused on its mission to “add a little more heart to life” where guests of all ages make their own “furry friends” in celebration and commemoration of life moments. Guests create their own stuffed animals by participating in the stuffing, dressing, accessorizing, and naming of their own teddy bears and other plush toys based on the Company’s own intellectual property and in conjunction with a variety of best-in-class licenses. The hands-on and interactive nature of our more than 500 company-owned, partner-operated and franchise experience locations around the world, combined with Build-A-Bear’s pop-culture appeal, often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection with consumers, and has enabled the Company to expand beyond its retail stores to include e-commerce sales on www.buildabear.com and non-plush branded consumer categories via out-bound licensing agreements with leading manufacturers, as well as the creation of engaging content via Build-A-Bear Entertainment (a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.). The brand’s newest communications campaign, "The Stuff You Love," commemorates more than a quarter-century of creating cherished memories worldwide. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted consolidated total revenues of $486.1 million for fiscal 2023. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

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