Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer, FIRST HAWAIIAN INC
The Strength of Our Giving: Bob Harrison
A sponsor from the start, First Hawaiian Bank is like family to the Sony Open in Hawaii and Friends of Hawaii Charities, ...
About Robert Harrison
On July 13, 2026, Robert Harrison participated in a conference call announcing First Hawaiian’s acquisition of TriCo Bancshares in an all-stock transaction. During the call, Harrison described the partnership as a “great deal” and noted that he and TriCo CEO Rick Smith had developed a strong rapport, citing similarities in their banking experiences and approaches to customers, relationships, employees, and community support. He expressed excitement about the opportunity and emphasized a focus on executing a successful integration process.
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So First Hawaiian has been a sponsor of the tournament since it started 45 years ago. So we're just so proud to be part of the experience here with Sony for the last 23 years, and they've been such a contributor to the community. Together we're helping Friends of Hawaii Charities do so much in a time of huge need. We raise a lot of money for the community, which is great, and also it's one of the very few pro sports that are in Hawaii. We've been lucky to keep it all these years, and this year more than any other, the community needs everything we can help them with. I know that this will go to good causes for people that really need it this year.