News Release

Stephen K. Rodgers Joins First Hawaiian Bank as Chief Investment Officer and Institutional Advisory Services Division Manager

Honolulu, April 3, 2024 - First Hawaiian Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison is pleased to announce that Steve Rodgers has joined the bank as chief investment officer and institutional advisory services division manager effective immediately.

Rodgers has nearly three decades of financial and banking experience. Prior to joining First Hawaiian Bank he was the founder and owner of Kanoa Consulting which provided financial services in Zurich and Budapest. Prior to that, Rodgers worked for 24 years in Hawaii in the investments and banking industry.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Steve to First Hawaiian Bank,” said Harrison. “I have no doubt that his expertise and background will help drive continued growth and success for our customers.”

Rodgers earned a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in Amherst, MA and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He also earned the Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute. He served as a board member of CFA Society Switzerland from 2020-2023 and is a current board member of the Financial Literacy Network.

“I am excited to join the talented team at First Hawaiian Bank and look forward to working together to deliver strong returns and value for the bank’s clients and stakeholders,” said Rodgers.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Rodgers currently resides in Honolulu.