NEWS RELEASE

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK ANNOUNCES THREE PROMOTIONS

HONOLULU, January 19, 2021 – Today, First Hawaiian Bank announced the advancement of three individuals. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison is pleased to congratulate the following bank officers on their hard work and well-deserved promotions:

  • Debbie Ann Chan, senior vice president and branch support officer in the Service Delivery Division. First Hawaiian Bank has named Debbie Ann Chan senior vice president and branch support officer in the Service Delivery Division. With over 34 years of financial services experience, Chan is responsible for working with branch personnel to achieve operational efficiencies. She evaluates new technologies and systems that can help branch staff provide the best banking experience for customers.
  • Joanne Stevenson, Wailuku Branch manager. Joanne Stevenson has been promoted to First Hawaiian Bank Wailuku Branch manager. She oversees all aspects of branch operations and leads a team of bankers to help business and consumer clients achieve their financial goals. Stevenson has over 30 years of mortgage banking and financial services experience and most recently served as a personal banker at the Bank’s Kahului Branch.
  • Aaron Fernandez, assistant vice president and Kahului Banking Center manager. First Hawaiian Bank has promoted Aaron Fernandez to assistant vice president and Kahului Banking Center manager. Fernandez has 13 years of extensive branch banking experience and is responsible for business development, as well as leading a team of financial services experts in providing customers with personalized financial solutions. He previously served as a customer service representative and served as the branch manager at the Bank’s Lanai, Kahana and Wailuku branches.

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