Bank of Hawai‘i Promotes James C. Polk to President; Appoints Matthew K.M. Emerson Chief Retail Banking Officer
Bank of Hawai'i (BOH) has announced key leadership changes. James C. Polk has been promoted to President of Bank of Hawai'i and its primary operating subsidiary. Polk, with 25 years at BOH and over 35 years in financial services, will oversee all revenue-generating businesses, including Commercial Banking, Merchant Services, Cash Management, Wealth Management, and now Retail Banking.
Additionally, Matthew K.M. Emerson has been appointed Chief Retail Banking Officer. Emerson, who joined BOH in 2010, will be responsible for Consumer Banking products, Branch Banking, and the Contact Center. Both executives will report to Peter S. Ho, who continues as Chairman and CEO.
La Bank of Hawai'i (BOH) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nel leadership. James C. Polk è stato promosso a Presidente della Bank of Hawai'i e della sua principale sussidiaria operativa. Polk, con 25 anni di esperienza in BOH e oltre 35 anni nei servizi finanziari, supervisionerà tutte le attività generatrici di entrate, inclusi il Banking Commerciale, i Servizi per i Mercanti, la Gestione della Liquidità, la Gestione Patrimoniale e ora il Banking al Dettaglio.
Inoltre, Matthew K.M. Emerson è stato nominato Chief Retail Banking Officer. Emerson, che è entrato in BOH nel 2010, sarà responsabile dei prodotti di Banking al Consumo, del Banking di Filiale e del Centro Contatti. Entrambi i dirigenti riferiranno a Peter S. Ho, che continua a ricoprire il ruolo di Presidente e CEO.
El Bank of Hawai'i (BOH) ha anunciado cambios clave en su liderazgo. James C. Polk ha sido promovido a Presidente del Bank of Hawai'i y su principal filial operativa. Polk, con 25 años en BOH y más de 35 años en servicios financieros, supervisará todos los negocios generadores de ingresos, incluidos Banca Comercial, Servicios para Comerciantes, Gestión de Efectivo, Gestión de Patrimonio, y ahora Banca Minorista.
Además, Matthew K.M. Emerson ha sido nombrado Chief Retail Banking Officer. Emerson, quien se unió a BOH en 2010, será responsable de los productos de Banca de Consumo, Banca de Sucursal y el Centro de Contacto. Ambos ejecutivos reportarán a Peter S. Ho, quien continúa como Presidente y CEO.
하와이 은행(Bank of Hawai'i, BOH)이 주요 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 제임스 C. 폴크가 하와이 은행과 그 주요 운영 자회사의 회장으로 승진했습니다. BOH에서 25년, 금융 서비스 분야에서 35년 이상의 경험을 가진 폴크는 상업은행, 가맹점 서비스, 현금 관리, 자산 관리 및 이제 소매 은행을 포함한 모든 수익 창출 비즈니스를 감독하게 됩니다.
또한, 매튜 K.M. 에머슨이 소매 은행장(Chief Retail Banking Officer)으로 임명되었습니다. 에머슨은 2010년 BOH에 입사하였으며, 소비자 뱅킹 제품, 지점 뱅킹 및 고객 센터를 책임지게 됩니다. 두 임원 모두 피터 S. 호에게 보고하며, 그는 계속해서 회장 및 CEO로 활동합니다.
La Bank of Hawai'i (BOH) a annoncé d'importants changements dans sa direction. James C. Polk a été promu Président de la Bank of Hawai'i et de sa principale filiale opérationnelle. Polk, fort de 25 années d'expérience chez BOH et de plus de 35 ans dans les services financiers, supervisera toutes les activités génératrices de revenus, y compris la banque commerciale, les services marchands, la gestion de trésorerie, la gestion de patrimoine et désormais la banque de détail.
De plus, Matthew K.M. Emerson a été nommé Directeur Général du Retail Banking. Emerson, qui a rejoint BOH en 2010, sera responsable des produits de la banque de consommation, de la banque de succursale et du centre de contact. Les deux dirigeants relèveront de Peter S. Ho, qui continue d'exercer les fonctions de Président et de CEO.
Die Bank of Hawai'i (BOH) hat wichtige Änderungen im Führungsteam angekündigt. James C. Polk wurde zum Präsidenten der Bank of Hawai'i und ihrer wichtigsten Betriebsgesellschaft befördert. Polk, der seit 25 Jahren bei BOH und über 35 Jahre in der Finanzdienstleistungsbranche tätig ist, wird alle ertragsgenerierenden Geschäfte überwachen, einschließlich Handelsbanking, Händlerservices, Cash Management, Vermögensverwaltung und jetzt auch den Einzelhandelsbanking.
Darüber hinaus wurde Matthew K.M. Emerson zum Chief Retail Banking Officer ernannt. Emerson, der 2010 zu BOH kam, wird für Produkte im Bereich Verbraucherkredite, Filialbanking und das Kontaktzentrum verantwortlich sein. Beide Führungskräfte berichten an Peter S. Ho, der weiterhin als Vorsitzender und CEO fungiert.
- James C. Polk's promotion to President consolidates leadership over all revenue-generating businesses
- Matthew K.M. Emerson's appointment as Chief Retail Banking Officer centralizes consumer-focused operations
- Both executives have extensive experience within Bank of Hawai'i, ensuring continuity and deep understanding of the business
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Bank of Hawai‘i Vice Chair and Chief Retail Banking Officer Matthew K.M. Emerson (Photo: Business Wire)
As president of the Company, Polk will continue to oversee Commercial Banking, Merchant Services, Cash Management, and Wealth Management. In addition, as part of Polk’s expanded role he will also oversee Retail Banking, putting him in charge of all the bank’s revenue-generating businesses. Polk will continue to report directly to Ho.
“Throughout his 25-year career with Bank of Hawai‘i, Jim has demonstrated a deep understanding of our business and an impressive commitment to serving our customers and community. I appreciate Jim’s exceptional leadership, vision and expertise, which will certainly guide our company toward continued growth and success,” said Peter S. Ho, who will continue to serve as chairman and CEO of the Company.
Polk, who has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, joined Bank of Hawai‘i in 1999. A decade later, he joined the bank’s Executive Committee (fka Managing Committee) and has taken on a variety of leadership roles over the years, including overseeing Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Retail Lending & Deposit Products, and the bank’s West Pacific Region. In 2016, Polk was promoted to vice chair, and in 2021 to chief banking officer.
Polk currently serves as a board member for Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and After-School All-Stars Hawaii. He is also the executive sponsor of one of the bank’s employee resource groups, Nā ‘Ōiwi Aloha, which strives to create opportunities for Native Hawaiians and allies to engage in dialogue and culture.
Polk earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of
As Bank of Hawai‘i’s newly appointed chief retail banking officer, Vice Chair Matthew K.M. Emerson will be responsible for the bank’s Consumer Banking products, Branch Banking and Contact Center, and will report to James Polk.
Emerson joined Bank of Hawai‘i in 2010 as vice president and internet banking manager in the Online and Mobile Banking Department. Since then, he has held various leadership roles across the bank, including in eCommerce and Digital Channels, Product Management, Investment Services, Retail Lending, Consumer Deposits and Digital Banking. He has been a member of the bank’s Executive Committee since 2018 and was promoted to vice chair in 2022. Most recently, Emerson served as chief strategy officer.
“Matt has consistently provided solid leadership, expertise and guidance in each of his positions, and has a proven track record for growing the businesses under his purview,” said Peter S. Ho, chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawai‘i. “Bringing together our retail businesses under Matt demonstrates the bank’s commitment to putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.”
A graduate of ‘Iolani School, Emerson earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematical methods in the social sciences from Northwestern University and his Master in Business Administration degree in finance and marketing from the Kellogg School of Management. He serves as a board member for Kapiolani Health Foundation, is a trustee of The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, and a member of the ‘Iolani School Board of Governors.
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Melissa Torres-Laing
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Source: Bank of Hawai‘i
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