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title: "Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a6eaff44-3a4f-4587-b0fa-a77f2c9d34e9
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260211_buildabear_workshop_inc_names_james_a_goldman_to_board_of_directors.html
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2026-02-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:09:38.376Z
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# Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Names James A. Goldman to Board of Directors

**TL;DR:** Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has appointed James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Goldman brings extensive experience in leading global retail and branded consumer companies, including his current roles on the boards of Domino's Pizza and Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260211_buildabear_workshop_inc_names_james_a_goldman_to_board_of_directors.html).*

## Story

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2026-- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of James A. Goldman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“After conducting an extensive search, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Goldman to our Board of Directors. We are confident that Mr. Goldman’s extensive experience in leading successful global retail and branded consumer companies will enable him to make an immediate contribution as we look to accelerate our long-term strategic initiatives and continue to create value for our shareholders,” said Craig Leavitt, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

James A. Goldman has served on the Board of Directors of Domino’s Pizza, Inc., a global restaurant and pizza company, since March 2010, where he is a member of the Audit Committee.

In addition, Mr. Goldman serves on the Board of Directors of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where he is a member of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Mr. Goldman currently serves on three portfolio company Boards representing Eurazeo SE, a global investment firm listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, including Q Mixers, a leading premium carbonated mixer brand, Waterloo Sparkling Water Corp., a carbonated beverage company, and Dewey’s Bakery, a premium baked goods company.

Mr. Goldman also works with the private equity firm Frontenac as a Senior Advisor and Chairman1st Partner.

Mr. Goldman served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. from 2004 to 2014. Mr. Goldman was President of the Food and Beverage Division at Campbell Soup Company from 2001 to 2004 and served in various executive positions at Nabisco, Inc. from 1992 to 2000. Prior to his work at Nabisco, Mr. Goldman was a senior consulting associate at McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Mr. Goldman previously served on the Board of Directors of The Children’s Place, Inc. He also served on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of Save the Children in Fairfield, CT, the Executive Board of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the Board of Trustees at the YMCA Camps Becket and Chimney Corners in Becket, MA.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- Domino's (company)
- Build-A-Bear Workshop (company)
- board appointment (topic)
- McKinsey & Company (company)
- corporate governance (topic)
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (company)
- Godiva Chocolatier (company)
- retail leadership (topic)
- Craig Leavitt (person)
- Campbell Soup Company (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260211_buildabear_workshop_inc_names_james_a_goldman_to_board_of_directors.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a6eaff44-3a4f-4587-b0fa-a77f2c9d34e9).