Maria Sharma

Maria Sharma is an accomplished professional in the field of information technology and retail management. Currently serving as the Director of Retail IT at Caleres, Inc. since April 2024, Maria has built a strong background over several years, including a tenure at Build-A-Bear Workshop where roles progressed from Project Manager to Senior Manager of Enterprise Systems from June 2012 to April 2024. Maria’s experience also includes serving as Director of Information Systems at Psychological Associates and a Project Manager at Verizon Business. Additionally, Maria is an active member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle since February 2022. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, earned in 2003.