Company, a fashion retail group operating through multiple banners, including Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off
Fifth and Kaufhof. Ms. Brooks joined Hudson’s Bay in 2008 as Chief Executive Officer and President. From 2012 to 2014, Ms. Brooks
served as President of Hudson’s Bay Company, responsible for both Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor department stores USA. From
1997 to 2008, Ms. Brooks was based in Hong Kong serving as an executive officer, including as President of the Lane Crawford Joyce
Group, a women’s fashion retailer with over 500 stores in Asia, and as Global Merchandise Manager for Dickson Concepts (International)
Limited, a luxury retail group and owner of Harvey Nichols, UK. Prior to that, Ms. Brooks spent over a decade at Holt Renfrew &
Company, a Canada-based fashion department store, in roles that included Executive Vice President and General Merchandise
Manager. Ms. Brooks also served on the board of directors of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a teen apparel retailer. Ms. Brooks currently
serves on the board of directors of Rogers Communications Inc., a Canadian diversified communications and media company, and is
a trustee of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, a North American real estate owner and developer. Ms. Brooks was formerly a director
of Empire Company Limited, one of Canada’s largest food retailers. She is a member of the Order of Canada.
Ms. Brooks significant experience in the retail industry, including her experience as a Chief Executive Officer and President, has provided her with operational expertise and extensive public company board experience that qualify her to serve on our Board.
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Janice L. Fields,
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Skills and Qualifications:
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Former President, EVP and COO of
McDonald’s USA, LLC
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Marketing, Strategic, Risk Management,
Financial and Operational Experience
Current Directorships:
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Chico’s FAS, Inc.,
Corporate Governance
and Nominating Committee Chair and
Executive Committee
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Welbilt, Inc.,
Compensation Committee and
Corporate Governance Committee
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Taubman Centers, Inc.,
Compensation
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Former Directorships:
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Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.,
Chair
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Monsanto Company,
Compensation Committee
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Janice L. Fields has been a director since 2013. She served as President of McDonalds USA, LLC, a subsidiary of McDonalds Corporation (McDonalds), a fast food chain operator and franchiser with $38 billion in sales per year, from January 2010 until her retirement in November 2012. Ms. Fields held numerous other roles at McDonalds, having started her career as a crew member. Prior to serving as President, she held several executive positions within McDonalds USA, including U.S. Division President for the Central Division from 2003 through 2006 and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2006 through January 2010.
From 2008 to 2018, Ms. Fields served on the board of directors of Monsanto Company, a leading global provider of agricultural products, and played a key role in navigating Bayers acquisition of the company in 2018. From 2017 until 2018, Ms. Fields also served on the board of directors of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. where she was appointed chairperson in August of 2017. As chairperson, Ms. Fields played a pivotal role in the acquisition of the company by Arbys Restaurant Group in 2018.
In 2018, Ms. Fields was appointed to the board of directors of Welbilt, Inc., a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment. Ms. Fields also serves on the board of directors of Taubman Centers, Inc.
In addition to her public company service, Ms. Fields serves on the Global board of directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities, a global nonprofit organization focused on families and children. Previously, Ms. Fields also served on the boards of directors of The Field Museum, a natural history museum, from 2010 through 2012, and United Cerebral Palsy, an international nonprofit service provider for individuals with disabilities, from 2005 through 2013.
Through her numerous executive roles at a Fortune 500 company and board service, Ms. Fields has gained broad financial and operational experience and has demonstrated significant leadership and management skills through her successful implementation of various strategic initiatives. She has developed expertise related to marketing, strategic planning, risk management, production, human resources and mergers and acquisitions, which provides her with valuable insights on operational and strategic matters reviewed by our Board. Ms. Fields extensive operational, financial, and strategic planning experience qualifies her to serve on our Board.