People Corporation Announces Organization Changes

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 23, 2015) - People Corporation (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PEO) today announced organizational changes to facilitate the ongoing significant growth in its business. Keith McMahon joins us as Chief Financial Officer for People Corporation and will be assuming the finance leadership responsibilities from Brevan Canning. As previously announced, Brevan Canning had been promoted to Group Head - Benefits Solutions and will focus on our TPA strategy and platform.

"As we continue to execute on our strategy it has become increasingly important to expand our leadership team to facilitate the ongoing growth of the company. To that end, I am extremely pleased that Keith is joining our team," commented Laurie Goldberg, Chairman and CEO of People. "Keith brings significant experience to our company, specifically as it relates to strategy, financial leadership and acquisitions."

Keith has over 25 years of financial and business leadership experience in both public and private companies. He brings extensive expertise in numerous areas including rapid growth, financial management, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, investor relations and financial reporting. Over the past 14 years, Keith has held a number of executive leadership roles with Arctic Glacier, formerly a TSX-listed business, including Chief Financial Officer, Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer, and most recently President & Chief Executive Officer. He led and grew the business from a regional operation, with sales of US$59 million and 400 employees, through a series of 54 strategic acquisitions and related capital raising activities to become North America's second largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice with almost US$250 million in sales, 86 locations and more than 2,000 employees.

Concurrent with this appointment, the Company has granted options to Mr. McMahon to acquire a total of 75,000 shares of the Company. These options have an average exercise price of $2.96 per share, have a term of five years, will vest over a period of three years and are otherwise subject to the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan.

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. We have offices across Canada, each led by a team of experts and backed by the resources of a national company that is traded on the TSX-V. Our industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing our innovative suite of services to the specific needs of our clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting our expertise and proven track record to work will make a difference to your people and your bottom line.

Further information is available at www.peoplecorporation.com.

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