Successful completion of a retained search for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc for a Director Distribution in Groveport, Ohio
Released on = July 20, 2006, 10:47 am
Press Release Author = Purcell International Group
Industry = Transportation & Logistics
Press Release Summary = Management Consultants / Executive Search Firm, Purcell International Group, announced today the successful completion of a retained search for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc for a Director Distribution in Groveport, Ohio; lead by Executive Vice President & Sr. Partner, Chris Purcell.
Press Release Body = Executive Search completed at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
San Diego, California, July 20, 2006-- Management Consultants / Executive Search Firm, Purcell International Group, announced today the successful completion of a retained search for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc for a Director Distribution in Groveport, Ohio; lead by Executive Vice President & Sr. Partner, Chris Purcell.
This Director of Distribution has been hired to run the operations of the new start-up 350k square foot distribution center in Groveport, Ohio. Build-A-Bear (BBW) is a publicly-traded, $300 million company and growing rapidly. This new company-owned distribution center is part of a strategic move to bring the distribution operations for the company in-house.
Darlene Elder, Director of Human Resources for Build-A-Bear, Inc. was pleased with the service Purcell International Group provided. "Your sense of urgency and match to our culture and business needs were awesome," said Darlene.
About Purcell International Group: Purcell International Group is a leader in management consulting/executive search & recruitment; conducting several senior to mid-level searches for its clients. Purcell International Group is the premier executive search firm with search services ranging from senior officer executive search in senior & middle management; with an emphasis in Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation and Manufacturing.
About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-ownstuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in St. Louis in 1997, the company currently operates more than 240 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The addition of franchise stores in Europe, Asia and Australia make Build-A-Bear Workshop the leader in interactive retail.
MEDIA CONTACT: Purcell International Group, San Diego Stacy Rini, Managing Partner Tel: 858.292.3280 x108 srini@purcellintl.com