Goldcorp CEO to Retire; Board Names Successor

Market Wire, December, 2008

GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG) today announced that Kevin McArthur will retire as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2008. McArthur will serve through 2009 as Advisor to the CEO and remain as a director on Goldcorp's board. The board of directors has appointed Charles "Chuck" Jeannes, Goldcorp's Executive Vice President, Corporate Development as President and Chief Executive Officer.

"Personal considerations make this the right time for me to step aside as CEO," said McArthur. "The strong condition of Goldcorp and its leadership today has made my decision easier. I am pleased that the Board's succession plan has produced a smooth, seamless leadership transition and that it has selected Chuck Jeannes to succeed me. Chuck has been a close colleague and business partner for over 20 years, and in that time he has emerged as one of the top professionals in the gold mining industry. Goldcorp's employees and shareholders will benefit from his leadership and judgement in the next phase of the Company's growth."

"Kevin presided over the smooth integration of over $10 billion in assets over the last two years and left Goldcorp positioned as one of the finest companies in the world-that will be his legacy," said Ian Telfer, Goldcorp's Chairman of the Board. "We are grateful that he will remain as a director and active participant in this transition. The board also congratulates Chuck Jeannes on his well-earned appointment as President and CEO."

Jeannes has worked in various capacities in the natural resources sector for over 25 years. Prior to joining Goldcorp, he served as Executive Vice President of Glamis Gold, where he played an instrumental role in that company's success, including the acquisition of the Marlin and El Sauzal mines and the world-class Penasquito project. Prior to Glamis, he served as Vice President of Placer Dome in both its San Francisco and Vancouver offices, with involvement in all aspects of the company's business in North America. Jeannes began his career as a lawyer specializing in mineral transactions, permitting and mining regulatory issues.

"Goldcorp has achieved outstanding success due to delivering strong growth at low cash costs while operating in stable jurisdictions in a safe, responsible manner," said Jeannes. "Advancing these unique attributes, while safeguarding our strong liquidity and cash balances during the currently challenging financial markets, will be my highest priorities as CEO. I am excited to follow in the tradition of exceptional leadership that has delivered strong value to Goldcorp's shareholders over time. I have absolute confidence in the strength of Goldcorp's people and assets in helping to continue that record."

Goldcorp is the lowest-cost and fastest growing multi-million ounce gold producer with operations throughout the Americas. Its gold production remains 100% unhedged.

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