Hudson's Bay Company Appoints Dan Caspersen as Executive Vice President, Human Resources

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hudson's Bay Company (TSX:HBC) (“HBC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce today the appointment of Dan Caspersen to Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Caspersen will be responsible for leading the human resources function across the Company, and report directly into the Office of the Chairman.

“Developing a world-class leadership team is an important part of positioning our company for long-term success,” said Jerry Storch, CEO, Hudson’s Bay Company. “Dan brings a wealth of experience and we believe his commitment to culture and ability to build high performing teams will strengthen the HR function across HBC and produce exceptional results.”

Mr. Caspersen brings more than 30 years of experience to the Company, with proven achievement across a range of global industries. Prior to joining HBC, Mr. Caspersen served as SVP of Human Resources for the Miami Dolphins football team. Previously, he oversaw global human resources at Toys “R” Us where he led all human resources functions, including staffing, employee relations, training, development, compensation and benefits for more than 20 countries worldwide. He was also responsible for corporate communications and the consolidation of Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us. Before joining Toys “R” Us, Caspersen spent 25 years at Target Corporation developing and implementing cross company human resources practices.

Caspersen holds a Bachelors of Sciences degree in business administration and a Master’s degree in industrial relations from the University of Minnesota.

About Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, is North America's oldest company. Today, HBC offers customers a range of retailing categories and shopping experiences primarily in the United States and Canada. Our leading banners – Hudson's Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH – offer a compelling assortment of apparel, accessories, shoes, beauty and home merchandise. Hudson’s Bay is Canada's most prominent department store with 90 full-line locations, two outlet stores and thebay.com. Lord & Taylor operates 50 full-line locations primarily in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic U.S., four Lord & Taylor outlet locations and lordandtaylor.com. Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's pre-eminent luxury specialty retailers, comprises 39 U.S. stores, five international licensed stores and saks.com. OFF 5TH offers value-oriented merchandise through 82 U.S. stores and saksoff5th.com. The Company also operates Home Outfitters, Canada's largest kitchen, bed and bath specialty superstore with 67 locations. Hudson’s Bay Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “HBC”.

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