For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
Leadership
Hawaii Business Magazine Welcomes Home New Editor With 28 Years in Business Reporting
Hawai‘i-Rooted Jennifer Ablan to Take the Helm Following Steve Petranik’s Retirement
A New Program Offers Advanced Leadership Training for Rising Executives
Hawai‘i Leadership Academy is a short, intense program that prepares vice presidents, directors, senior managers and department heads for even bigger roles.
20 for the Next 20: Aaron Vallely, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
The executive VP of retail experience and operations has “revolutionized” banking by introducing customer-friendly technology.
“Internet for All”: Inside the Rapid Expansion of Hawai‘i’s Broadband Infrastructure
Thanks to $400 million in federal money and public-private partnerships, Connect Kākou is opening access to telehealth, remote work and online learning.
20 for the Next 20: Justin Tyndall, UH Mānoa and UHERO
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
20 for the Next 20: Kimberly Unemori Thayer, SR Partners
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
20 for the Next 20: Liane Sugimoto, Prince Resorts Hawaii
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
