Exhibit 99.1
Bath & Body Works Announces Appointment of Thomas J. Kuhn to Board of Directors
Experienced Financial and Governance Advisor Brings 35 Years of Experience to Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2023 – Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) announced today that Thomas J. Kuhn, an experienced lawyer, finance executive and board member, has been appointed as a new independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective March 10, 2023. Mr. Kuhn is currently Managing Member of Doorbrook LLC and formerly held senior roles at investment banking firm Allen & Company LLC and the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP. Mr. Kuhn is a widely respected executive and advisor whose unique background brings valuable financial, legal and corporate governance expertise to the recently refreshed Bath & Body Works Board.
Mr. Kuhn’s appointment to the Bath & Body Works Board was the product of the Board’s continued engagement with Third Point LLC (“Third Point”), who recently recommended Mr. Kuhn as an additional candidate for the Board. At Third Point’s recommendation, members of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board interviewed Mr. Kuhn, and the Board unanimously determined that Mr. Kuhn would bring highly valuable and complementary skills and experiences to the Board. Mr. Kuhn’s appointment follows the recently announced appointments of independent directors Lucy Brady, President, Grocery & Snacks at Conagra Brands, who was also recommended by Third Point, and Steve Voskuil, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Hershey Company. With these three new directors, the Board now comprises 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent and seven of whom are members of diverse communities: female, people of color and/or LGBTQIA+.
Sarah Nash, Board Chair, commented, “We are pleased that Tom will join the Bath & Body Works Board of Directors. The Board was impressed with Tom’s background as a strategic advisor to numerous companies and boards of directors. We are confident that Tom’s 35 year history as a respected financial and legal advisor, including working with consumer companies, will bring an important perspective to Bath & Body Works as it focuses on its key strategic initiatives to maximize shareholder value. The Board values the feedback of its shareholders and appreciates Third Point’s thoughtful recommendations of both Tom and Lucy.”
Mr. Kuhn said, “Bath & Body Works is a leading personal care and fragrance company that has taken the right steps to position itself for future growth. I look forward to working with this refreshed Board and management team as the Company looks to continue delivering strong performance and long-term shareholder value.”
Third Point Chief Executive Officer Daniel S. Loeb commented, “Tom is a trusted strategic advisor whose practical financial and governance insights will be highly additive to the Board. I commend the Bath & Body Works Board for their commitment to bringing on fresh voices and believe that with the recent additions of Tom, Lucy, and Steve, the Board is well-positioned to drive long-term shareholder value.”
Third Point has informed the Company that it no longer intends to nominate candidates to stand for election to the Bath & Body Works Board at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.