Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Central Pacific Financial Cp
Search every verified Arnold Martines interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Arnold Martinez, who became president of Central Pacific Bank and was set to assume the CEO title, discussed his background and priorities in a September 2023 interview. Martinez, who said he had been with the bank for nearly 19 years, described the institution as "home" and expressed humility about leading it. He stated that his upbringing on a sugar plantation instilled values of helping and working together that inform his leadership approach. Martinez highlighted the bank's role in distributing nearly $870 million in loans to over 11,000 small businesses during the pandemic, calling it "one of my proudest moments." He credited the staff for working around the clock to support the community. Martinez also encouraged young people to explore careers in finance, advising them to "stick your neck out" and find work that "makes your heart sing." He said customers and the community can count on the bank to continue doing good work.
“I'm really excited about the opportunity to serve as CEO of Central Pacific Bank. I've been there almost 19 years. It really is home for me, and I'm so humbled that I can work side by side with my fellow employees to continue the tradition of exceptional service to our customers and support the community.”
“I grew up during the time of the sugar plantation. It was a wonderful place to grow up where everybody knew each other and took care of each other. A lot of those values of helping and working together stay with me today and are part of how I look at leadership.”
“I'd say to young people that anything in life you have to try something. You have to be willing to stick your neck out and work. Ultimately, you know if it's the right thing you want to do because it makes your heart sing. You have to be passionate about something in order to be good at it.”
“One of my proudest moments was helping small businesses during the pandemic. Central Pacific Bank did over 870 million dollars in loans and helped over 11,000 small businesses in the state. What was most heartwarming was how our staff came together 24/7 to execute and support those businesses and our community.”
Arnold Martinez joins Gina Mangieri in studio to discuss his new role as CEO of Central Pacific Bank. Hawaii News, Hawaii ...
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