January 11, 2005

(Honolulu, Hawaii January 11, 2005) First Hawaiian Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Donald G. Horner announced the officer promotions of:

Seth A. Bond to vice president, Kapiolani Banking Center. Bond joined First Hawaiian in 1987 as a management trainee and has held positions as loan representative, business banking associate, loan review officer, business lending manager, corporate banking officer and assistant vice president. He is a graduate of Punahou School and earned a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. He is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle.

Dennis L. Chung to vice president and operations manager, Treasury and Investment Division. Chung joined First Hawaiian in 1982 as a management trainee and has held positions as international assistant, international officer and assistant vice president. He is a graduate of Kalani High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii.

Rachel A. Hanlon to vice president and private banking officer, Private Banking Center. Hanlon joined First Hawaiian Bank in 1989 as a management trainee. She has held positions as sales manager, business banking development officer, assistant branch manager and branch manager. Hanlon earned a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego and a master's degree from Chaminade University.

Jeffrey N.M. Higashi to vice president and corporate banking officer, Corporate Hawaii Division. Higashi joined First Hawaiian in 1990 as a credit analyst and has held positions as management trainee, commercial real estate officer, corporate banking officer and assistant vice president. He is a graduate of Damien Memorial School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii. Higashi is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle.

Michael M. Kawasaki to vice president and private banking officer, Private Banking Center. Kawasaki joined First Hawaiian in 2003 as an assistant vice president and private banking officer. He is a member of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and the Japan American Society of Hawaii. Kawasaki earned a bachelor's degree from Sophia University in Japan.

Steven J. Lim to vice president and area manager, Kailua Branch. Lim joined First Hawaiian in 1988 as a loan representative and has held positions as credit officer, business banking officer, assistant branch manager, commercial banker and branch manager. He is Boy Scout district chairman for the Kaala District, a member of Rotary Club of Windward Oahu and a board member of Windward Senior Day Care. Lim is a graduate of Kalani High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii. He is also a Kermit O. Hanson Award of Excellence graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle.

Todd T. Nitta to vice president and business lending manager, Dealer Center Division. Nitta joined First Hawaiian in 1998 as a management trainee and has held positions as loan representative, business banking associate, assistant branch manager, business credit officer and assistant vice president. He is a graduate of Waimea High School and received a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. Nitta is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle.

Alethea A. Seto to vice president, Main Banking Center. Seto joined First Hawaiian in 1996 as a personal banker and has held positions as personal banking manager, sales manager, service manager and assistant vice president. She is a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii.