Dara Meath, PMP

SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

About Dara Meath, PMP

Dara Meath, PMP is SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop. Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States.

Dara Meath is Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop and a recognized technology leader at the intersection of retail, data, and AI transformation. She leads enterprise technology strategy and platform modernization, driving the evolution to a unified, cloud-based ecosystem that seamlessly connects digital and in-store experiences to fuel scalable, data-driven growth. Known for her pragmatic approach to innovation, Dara focuses on turning emerging technologies into real business outcomes. She has led the transition from legacy systems to modern architectures that enable real-time decision-making, operational agility, and enterprise-wide visibility. Through frameworks like T90, she champions continuous transformation aligning business, technology, and teams in 90-day cycles to accelerate impact and sustain momentum. Dara is a strong advocate for responsible and practical AI adoption, embedding machine learning, automation, and advanced data platforms into core operations. Her work is centered on unlocking smarter forecasting, optimizing enterprise decision-making, and reducing operational friction while maintaining strong governance, security, and trust. As a board member, writer, and global speaker, Dara contributes actively to industry conversations on AI, data modernization, and the future of technology organizations. She is known for challenging the notion of “innovation for innovation’s sake,” instead promoting disciplined execution, scalable architecture, and measurable value creation. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and helping organizations navigate transformation with clarity, speed, and purpose.

Skills

  • Information Technology
  • Business Strategy
  • Operations Management

Additional experience

  • Chairwoman of the Board

    arachne

    Started December 2022

Education

  • Business Management/Law, Delaware Valley University
  • Business Administration and Management, Bucks County Community College