20 for the Next 20: Eddie Quan, Bank of Hawai‘i
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
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20 for the Next 20: Emalia Pietsch, Colliers International
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
20 for the Next 20: Jon Pennington, Mid-Pacific Institute
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
20 for the Next 20: John R. Love, Cades Schutte
As head of the firm’s finance, real estate and corporate department, Love brings vast knowledge of every aspect of real estate, “from the dirt on up.”
20 for the Next 20: Amanda Leonard, Missing Child Center – Hawai‘i
The agency’s coordinator draws on a background in family law and her own childhood experiences to help kids and teens in distress.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Kanaka‘ole, Department of Land and Natural Resources
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.
20 for the Next 20: Shawn Kana‘iaupuni, Partners in Development Foundation
The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.
20 for the Next 20: Kisan Jo, Central Pacific Bank
The executive VP of retail and wealth markets is known as a change agent, driving innovation that enhances customer relations.
20 for the Next 20: Tiffani Hull, Corteva Agriscience
This research scientist and Kaua‘i native leads the Waimea Global Genotyping Laboratory, where she works to produce resilient corn seeds.
20 for the Next 20: Sterling Higa, Policy Compass
The founder and CEO of a new policy-focused consulting venture helped push forward major legislative wins in affordable housing.
20 for the Next 20: Jodie Duvall, First Hawaiian Bank
The senior VP and regional manager of the Wealth Advisory Division is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.
20 for the Next 20: Dylan Ching, T S Restaurants
As VP of operations, Ching is instrumental in maintaining the morale and trust of over 1,300 employees at 12 restaurants.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Char, G70
The firm’s COO oversees an international portfolio of projects but especially enjoys building sustainable infrastructure for local schools.
20 for the Next 20: ‘Olu Campbell, Hawai‘i Land Trust
The trust’s president and CEO draws on his expertise in environmental law and love of the land to oversee acquisitions and preservation.
“A Couple of Dreamers”: Audacious Beginnings for Hawaii Business Magazine
Ethel and Joe Murphy came to Hawai‘i in 1952 so Joe could sell vacuum cleaners. By 1955, they founded the first and oldest regional business magazine in the country.
Hawai‘i’s Top Business Leaders in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s
From Chinn Ho to David Murdock, here are the men and occasional women selected as the year’s most influential leaders.
I Used to Be a Little Scared of Retirement. Not Anymore.
After 38 years in the local news media, Hawaii Business’ editor and executive publisher is getting ready to kick back and enjoy semi-retirement.
Black Book 2024: 410 Executives of Hawai‘i’s Most Influential Organizations
Profiles of business and nonprofit leaders in every sector, from construction and energy to education and health care.
Are Elites Growing the Pie or Simply Their Pieces?
The U.S. ranks lower than expected on the Elite Quality Index, pointing to institutions that concentrate power and wealth.
New CEO Joe Sprague Explains What’s Next for Hawaiian Airlines
CEO Joe Sprague talks about airfare prices, the future of nonunion employees, interisland flights, and maintaining the Hawaiian brand while coordinating with Alaska Airlines on flights, rewards programs and customer service.
Finding the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Office Setup
Alexander MacGregor uses his training in occupational therapy to redesign workspaces and prevent conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica and neck pain.
Can Waikīkī’s Business Improvement District Be a Model for Downtown?
Businesses agreed to increase property taxes for hospitality, cleaning and landscaping, and more security. Many say the extra cost is worth it.
Seeking a Way Forward on Ceded Lands
The standoff at Maunakea helped spur a new effort at finding solutions after more than a century of mismanagement of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s ceded lands, often called Kingdom Lands.
2024 CEO of the Year: Christine Camp of Avalon Group
She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i.