Hudson Pacific Appoints Michael Nash to Board of Directors

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Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP) appoints Michael Nash to its Board of Directors, succeeding outgoing member Richard Fried. Nash, Co-Founder and Chairman of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies, brings extensive expertise in REITs and debt management. Chairman and CEO Victor Coleman expresses gratitude for Fried's service and welcomes Nash's return to the Board, highlighting his valuable qualifications for the company.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP), a unique provider of end-to-end real estate solutions for tech and media tenants, today announced that Michael Nash has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024. Nash will succeed outgoing board member Richard “Rocky” Fried, who will retire from the company’s Board at the end of the year.

Nash is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies. He is a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee for both Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and Blackstone Real Estate Advisors, and he is also Executive Chairman of Blackstone Mortgage Trust, a NYSE listed REIT. Prior to Blackstone, Nash led Merrill Lynch’s Real Estate Principal Investment Group – Americas. He also served on Hudson Pacific’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2019.

Victor Coleman, Chairman and CEO commented: “Rocky has been an invaluable advisor, strategist and partner since our IPO, and we are incredibly grateful for his service as Hudson Pacific has grown and evolved over the years. We are very fortunate to welcome Michael Nash back to our Board as his deep expertise with REITs and debt management will be beneficial for business in the current climate.”

Fried commented, “Serving on Hudson Pacific’s Board for the last 13 years has been an honor and a pleasure, and I am heartened to know my Board seat will be filled by Michael Nash, who is uniquely qualified to serve the company.”

About Hudson Pacific Properties

Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) is a real estate investment trust serving dynamic tech and media tenants in global epicenters for these synergistic, converging and secular growth industries. Hudson Pacific’s unique and high-barrier tech and media focus leverages a full-service, end-to-end value creation platform forged through deep strategic relationships and niche expertise across identifying, acquiring, transforming and developing properties into world-class amenitized, collaborative and sustainable office and studio space. For more information visit HudsonPacificProperties.com.

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Investor Contact

Laura Campbell

Executive Vice President, Investor Relations & Marketing

(310) 622-1702

lcampbell@hudsonppi.com

Media Contact

Laura Murray

Senior Director, Communications

(310) 622-1781

lmurray@hudsonppi.com

Source: Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

FAQ

Who has been appointed to Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.'s Board of Directors?

Michael Nash has been appointed to Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.'s Board of Directors.

Who is the outgoing board member of Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.?

Richard 'Rocky' Fried is the outgoing board member of Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

What is Michael Nash's background?

Michael Nash is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies, with extensive expertise in REITs and debt management.

Who is the Chairman and CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.?

Victor Coleman is the Chairman and CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.