Francesca’s Taps Former Build-A-Bear Exec as SVP, CTO

Francesca’s (Houston) has announced the appointment of Mike Early as its SVP and Chief Technology Officer, according to a company press release.

Early comes from Build-A-Bear, where he worked for the past 13 years, most recently as the company’s CIO. He also previously worked for Macy’s.

The company also named Laura Schick as its VP of E-Commerce. She most recently worked for Express.

“At Francesca’s, we have invested heavily in ensuring our platforms and service reflect a user experience that consumers today expect,” says CEO Andrew Clarke. “By bringing on both Mike Early and Laura Schick, we’re refining and expanding upon the infrastructure needed to remain ahead of the curve, anticipate change and retain a loyal customer base.”

Currently, Francesca’s operates 10 U.S. locations.