20 for the Next 20 - 2026 Cohort
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi.
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi.
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and potential set them apart as rising stars in our community. We call them “20 for the Next 20: Hawai‘i’s People to Watch.” now we’re looking for the class of 2026, and we’d love your help.
The executive VP of retail experience and operations has “revolutionized” banking by introducing customer-friendly technology.
This associate professor of economics is a data guru who’s busting myths and pinpointing the real culprits driving Hawai‘i’s housing costs.
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
The CFO and chief administrative officer uses her expertise in accounting and operations to “take care of employees in innovative ways.”
This senior VP of planning and development is helping to transform 60 acres of prime real estate in Kaka‘ako, including 1,200 below-market condos.
A “visionary who sees beyond the numbers,” this senior VP and director of corporate banking helped launch a community development entity.
The senior VP and director of institutional services in the Wealth Management Division views “service leadership as part of my DNA.”
This senior VP specializes in resort retail and urban markets, with a talent for matching landlords and tenants for the long term.
This educational technologist and AI enthusiast says the technology is especially helpful for struggling students and English language learners.
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.”
The agency’s coordinator draws on a background in family law and her own childhood experiences to help kids and teens in distress.
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.
The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.
The executive VP of retail and wealth markets is known as a change agent, driving innovation that enhances customer relations.
This research scientist and Kaua‘i native leads the Waimea Global Genotyping Laboratory, where she works to produce resilient corn seeds.
The founder and CEO of a new policy-focused consulting venture helped push forward major legislative wins in affordable housing.
The senior VP and regional manager of the Wealth Advisory Division is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.
As VP of operations, Ching is instrumental in maintaining the morale and trust of over 1,300 employees at 12 restaurants.
The firm’s COO oversees an international portfolio of projects but especially enjoys building sustainable infrastructure for local schools.
The trust’s president and CEO draws on his expertise in environmental law and love of the land to oversee acquisitions and preservation.
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaii Business Magazine is looking for 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaii into the next two decades.