James Schaye

CEO, Chairman

James Schaye is a lifelong retailer and an expert in originating, negotiating and executing retail asset redeployment strategies. After beginning his career with Raymond’s Department Store, his family’s business, Jim worked for Federated Department Stores in several capacities. Before co founding Hudson Capital Partners, LLC, Jim spent 15 years with Gordon Brothers and Schottenstein Corp., specializing in strategic store closings, asset recovery of inventory, fixtures, underlying real estate and leases. He is a graduate of New York University and pursued his MBA at Babson College. Over the years, Jim has participated in a variety of transactions for numerous high profile retailers including the following companies: JC Penney, Home Base, Pic’ n Pay Home Centers, Federated Department Stores, Service Merchandise, Target (Mervyn’s and Marshall Field’s), Saks Fifth Avenue, Channel Home Centers, Kmart, Bradlees, and Caldor’s.

Jim is on the Board of Overseers for MSPCA Angell—The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Animal Medical Center.