Goldcorp CEO to Retire; Board Names Successor

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VANCOUVER, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ - Goldcorp Inc. (TSX: G, NYSE: GG) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Jeannes will retire following the Company's Annual General Meeting in April 2016. David A. Garofalo, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of HudBay Minerals Inc., will succeed Mr. Jeannes as President and Chief Executive Officer and will join Goldcorp's Board of Directors.

"It has been a tremendous honour to lead Goldcorp over the last seven years as it has matured into one of the world's leading gold mining companies," said Mr. Jeannes.  "I have had the privilege of working with an exceptional group of leaders as we built the foundations for long-lasting success at Goldcorp, including two key new mines that will drive strong, low-cost production for many years.  I have tremendous respect for David and look forward to working with him, the Board and the management team over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition."

Mr. Jeannes has led Goldcorp since January 2007 and has been with Goldcorp and its predecessor company Glamis Gold Ltd. for nearly 17 years.  His career has been recognized by numerous distinguished awards and most recently named Canada's Most Admired CEO by Waterstone Human Capital and MacKay CEO Forums.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank Chuck for his dedication and leadership over the past seven years," said Ian Telfer, Goldcorp Chairman. "He has been a tireless champion of our industry and instrumental to Goldcorp's growth during a critical period of the Company's development. We wish him the best in retirement and continued success in the next chapter of his distinguished career.  The Board also congratulates David on his appointment, and looks forward to working with him in the future."

Mr. Garofalo has worked in various capacities in the natural resources sector over the last 25 years.  He served most recently as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of HudBay Minerals Inc. since 2010 where he presided over that company's emergence as a leading metals producer.  Before joining Hudbay, David served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer with Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited from 1998 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he served as Treasurer and held various finance roles with Inmet Mining Corp. from 1990 to 1998. David was named Canada's CFO of the Year by Financial Executives International Canada in 2009.  He was also named Mining Person of the Year by Northern Miner Magazine in 2012. A graduate of the University of Toronto (B.Comm.), David is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Director of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He also serves on the board of directors of Mackenzie Health Foundation.

About Goldcorp

Goldcorp is a leading gold producer focused on responsible mining practices with safe, low-cost production throughout the Americas.  A portfolio of long-lived, high-quality assets positions Goldcorp to deliver long-term value.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the risk that the transactions will not be completed as planned, risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to international operations, including economic and political instability in foreign jurisdictions in which Goldcorp operates; risks related to current global financial conditions; risks related to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration activities; environmental risks; future prices of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; mine development and operating risks; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; risks related to indebtedness and the service of such indebtedness, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Goldcorp's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2014 available at www.sedar.com and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and accordingly are subject to change after such date. Except as otherwise indicated by Goldcorp, these statements do not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring or other special items or of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations or other transactions that may be announced or that may occur after the date hereof.  Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. Goldcorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included or incorporated by reference in this document, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Goldcorp Inc.