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Bank of Hawai‘i Announces Planned Retirement of Chairman and CEO Peter S. Ho
HONOLULU, February 03, 2026--Bank of Hawai‘i announces today that Peter S. Ho, who has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2010, will retire effective March 31, 2026. This decision is the culmination of the bank’s long-term succession plan for its CEO designed to ensure stability and continuity for the 128-year-old financial institution. To further support the transition, Ho plans to serve as a consultant to the company following his retirement through the end of 2027.
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