First Hawaiian Bank Announces Promotions and New Hire

First Hawaiian Bank has recently promoted four executives and added one new member to its team, as shared by Bob Harrison, the bank’s chairman, president, and CEO.

Promotions Overview

Jason Dunn, Vice President and Manager of Digital Banking and Services. Dunn will oversee the bank’s digital transformation initiatives, focusing on digital banking and service platforms. He also leads the AI program, developing strategies for responsible implementation and ensuring measurable business impacts. With 12 years of banking experience, his expertise spans digital transformation and customer experience. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is active on the university’s Advisory Board, particularly for JABSOM’s Imi Ho’ola Post-Baccalaureate Program. Dunn is based in Kailua.

Isaac Okita, Executive Vice President and Division Manager, Treasurer in the Finance/Investment Department. Okita’s role encompasses managing the bank’s treasury and balance sheet, which includes overseeing interest rate risk and liquidity. He boasts 17 years of experience in finance, treasury, and capital markets. Okita earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management from the University of Hawaii and a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University. He serves on the board of KUPU and lives in Pauoa Valley.

New Executive Appointments

Jenny Saegusa, Vice President of Advertising/Marketing Communications and e-Marketing Manager. Saegusa is set to transition the bank’s email marketing towards a strategy that emphasizes customer journeys and educational content while utilizing AI and customer behavior insights. She brings 15 years of marketing expertise and holds a degree in communications from the University of Hawaii. Currently, she resides in Aiea.

Maile Wong, Maui Regional Vice President and Regional Manager. Wong will manage six branches on Maui, assessing branch performance and devising regional strategies. With over 20 years of experience in customer development and lending, Wong earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Northern Colorado. She is actively involved with the Montessori School of Maui and the Maui Economic Development Commission. Wong lives in Makawao, Maui.

Timothy Calton, Vice President of Dealer Division and Head of Dealer Loans. Calton is charged with providing inventory floor plans and credit lines to Hawaii’s auto dealers. His previous role was with General Motors Financial as the director of wholesale and retail operations in China. With 20 years in auto financing, he holds a degree in Chinese from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Hawaii. Calton volunteers with ActiveServe and resides in Hawaii Kai.

About First Hawaiian Bank

Established in 1858 as Bishop & Co., First Hawaiian Bank is the largest bank in Hawaii, offering a wide array of financial services to both consumers and businesses. These services include online and mobile banking, lending, merchant services, wealth management, and more. The bank operates 49 branches across Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan, and its parent company is First Hawaiian, Inc., traded on NASDAQ as FHB.