Carter’s Names Sharon Price John CEO Effective June 15, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Carter’s has appointed former Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John as chief executive officer and president effective June 15, 2026, with CFO & COO Richard F. Westenberger serving as interim CEO during the transition. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance and will report Q1 results with an investor call on May 6, 2026.
1. Appointment Details
Carter’s announced the appointment of Sharon Price John as chief executive officer and president, effective June 15, 2026. She will also join the company’s Board of Directors on her start date.
2. Interim Leadership
Current CFO and COO Richard F. Westenberger has been named interim CEO and president until the transition is complete, retaining his existing financial and operational responsibilities.
3. Executive Background
John served 13 years as CEO and president of Build-A-Bear, leading omnichannel growth, market diversification, and five consecutive years of record results through 2025.
4. Outlook and Investor Call
The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance and will release first-quarter results followed by an investor and analyst call on May 6, 2026.