Craig Leavitt

Craig Leavitt is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in leadership and board roles across various industries. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board at Build-A-Bear Workshop since January 2018, Leavitt also holds directorship positions at HDS Global and Mattress Firm, and is a Principal at CAL Group. Leavitt's prior experience includes multiple board director roles at Gildan, Crate and Barrel, NEST New York, and Roundabout Theatre Company, along with significant leadership at Kate Spade & Company, where Leavitt served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, Leavitt was the President of Global Retail at Link Theory Holdings from 2004 to 2008. Leavitt's educational background includes a degree from Franklin & Marshall College.