First Hawaiian, Inc. COO to Leave the Company in March 2025
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) announced that Christopher L. Dods, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, will resign effective March 31, 2025. Dods will assist with the transition through Q1 2025. Since joining in 2007, Dods has overseen various divisions including card services, marketing, digital banking, and consumer products. In 2021, he was promoted to COO with additional oversight of Enterprise Technology Management, Operations Services, Data and Analytics, and Strategy. Under his leadership, the bank achieved significant modernization and improved digital banking experiences for customers. First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858, operates throughout Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan as the largest financial institution in Hawaii.
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) ha annunciato che Christopher L. Dods, Vicepresidente e Direttore Operativo, si dimetterà con effetto dal 31 marzo 2025. Dods assisterà con la transizione fino al primo trimestre del 2025. Dal suo arrivo nel 2007, Dods ha supervisionato diverse divisioni, tra cui i servizi per carte, il marketing, la banca digitale e i prodotti per i consumatori. Nel 2021 è stato promosso a COO con ulteriore supervisione della gestione della tecnologia aziendale, dei servizi operativi, dei dati e dell'analisi, e della strategia. Sotto la sua guida, la banca ha raggiunto una significativa modernizzazione e ha migliorato l'esperienza bancaria digitale per i clienti. First Hawaiian Bank, fondata nel 1858, opera in tutta Hawaii, Guam e Saipan come la più grande istituzione finanziaria delle Hawaii.
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) anunció que Christopher L. Dods, Vicepresidente y Director de Operaciones, renunciará efectivamente el 31 de marzo de 2025. Dods asistirá con la transición durante el primer trimestre de 2025. Desde que se unió en 2007, Dods ha supervisado varias divisiones, incluidas los servicios de tarjetas, marketing, banca digital y productos para consumidores. En 2021, fue promovido a COO con supervisión adicional de la Gestión de Tecnología Empresarial, Servicios de Operaciones, Datos y Análisis, y Estrategia. Bajo su liderazgo, el banco logró una importante modernización y mejoró la experiencia bancaria digital para los clientes. First Hawaiian Bank, fundado en 1858, opera en Hawái, Guam y Saipán como la institución financiera más grande de Hawái.
퍼스트 하와이안 (NASDAQ: FHB)는 크리스토퍼 L. 도드(Christopher L. Dods) 부회장 겸 COO가 2025년 3월 31일부로 사임할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 도드는 2025년 1분기까지 전환을 도울 것입니다. 2007년에 합류한 이후 도드는 카드 서비스, 마케팅, 디지털 은행 및 소비자 제품 등 여러 부서를 감독해왔습니다. 2021년에는 COO로 승진하면서 기업 기술 관리, 운영 서비스, 데이터 및 분석, 전략에 대한 추가 감독을 맡았습니다. 그의 지도 아래 은행은 상당한 현대화를 이루고 고객을 위한 디지털 뱅킹 경험을 개선했습니다. 1858년에 설립된 퍼스트 하와이안 뱅크는 하와이, 괌, 사이판에서 가장 큰 금융 기관으로 운영되고 있습니다.
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) a annoncé que Christopher L. Dods, vice-président et directeur des opérations, démissionnera à compter du 31 mars 2025. Dods assistera à la transition jusqu'au premier trimestre de 2025. Depuis son arrivée en 2007, Dods a supervisé plusieurs divisions, y compris les services de cartes, le marketing, la banque numérique et les produits pour consommateurs. En 2021, il a été promu COO avec une supervision supplémentaire de la gestion de la technologie d'entreprise, des services d'exploitation, des données et de l'analyse, ainsi que de la stratégie. Sous sa direction, la banque a accompli une modernisation significative et a amélioré l'expérience bancaire numérique pour les clients. Fondée en 1858, la First Hawaiian Bank opère à Hawaii, Guam et Saipan en tant que plus grande institution financière d'Hawaii.
First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) gab bekannt, dass Christopher L. Dods, Vizepräsident und Chief Operating Officer, mit Wirkung zum 31. März 2025 zurücktreten wird. Dods wird bis zum ersten Quartal 2025 bei der Übergabe helfen. Seit seinem Eintritt im Jahr 2007 hat Dods verschiedene Abteilungen, einschließlich Kartendienste, Marketing, digitales Banking und Verbraucherprodukte, geleitet. 2021 wurde er zum COO befördert und übernahm zusätzlich die Aufsicht über Unternehmens-Technologiemanagement, Betriebsdienste, Daten und Analytik sowie Strategie. Unter seiner Leitung erreichte die Bank eine erhebliche Modernisierung und verbesserte die digitalen Bankerlebnisse für die Kunden. Die First Hawaiian Bank, gegründet im Jahr 1858, ist die größte Finanzinstitution in Hawaii und ist in ganz Hawaii, Guam und Saipan tätig.
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- Loss of key executive who led digital transformation and modernization efforts
- Potential disruption in operational leadership during transition period
HONOLULU, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) announced today that Christopher L. Dods, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc and First Hawaiian Bank, has submitted his resignation effective March 31, 2025. He will continue to work with the management team through the first quarter of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities.
Chris Dods joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2007 in the Card Services Division where he oversaw credit and debit card product development, operations, and compliance. Over time, his responsibilities grew to include marketing, corporate communications, digital banking, and all consumer products. In 2021 he was promoted to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and given oversight of Enterprise Technology Management, Enterprise Operations Services, Data and Analytics, and Strategy and Transformation.
“Chris has been a key member of our management team and has made significant contributions to FHB during his time at the bank,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Under his leadership, we have made great strides in modernizing the bank and creating a user-friendly, highly functional digital experience for both our consumer and business customers. We would like to thank Chris for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
“My career here will always be a source of pride, and my love for the people and the organization can never be overstated,” said First Hawaiian, Inc. COO Chris Dods. “It has been a privilege to work at such a fine and storied institution as First Hawaiian Bank.”
First Hawaiian, Inc.
First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858 under the name Bishop & Company, is Hawaii’s largest financial institution with branch locations throughout Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to consumer and commercial customers including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing services. Customers may also access their accounts through ATMs, online and mobile banking channels. For more information about First Hawaiian, Inc., visit the Company’s website, www.fhb.com.
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