Ed ***son
Education
USC Marshall School of Business MBA, Human Resources Management California State University, Long Beach BS, Business Admin., Human Resources Management
Skills:
Strategic Thinking 13 experiences across Strategic HR Hawaii, LLC and 10 other companies Human Resource Planning 13 experiences across Strategic HR Hawaii, LLC and 10 other companies
Work Experience:
Managing Consultant Strategic HR Hawaii, LLC · Self-employed Aug 2023 to Present · 1 yr 4 mos Honolulu, Hawaii, United States EVP / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Central Pacific Bank · Full-time Jul 2021 to Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · On-site Board Member Hawaii Employers Council Jan 2021 to Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Board Member Blood Bank of Hawaii Mar 2020 to Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Human Resource Committee Chair Bank of Hawaii 3 yrs 6 mos SEVP / Chief People Officer (CHRO) Full-time Oct 2019 to May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos Hawaiian Islands · On-site EVP / Chief People Officer Oct 2018 to Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo Hawaiian Islands VP / Director of Development Dec 2017 to Oct 2018 · 11 mos Honolulu, Hawaii
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps are evident; career shows continuous progression from 2017 to present with overlapping board roles, suggesting active engagement and stability.
Primarily HR leadership in banking/financial services with some governance roles in non-profits; while governance work is valuable, industry exposure beyond banking is limited, which may affect fit for non-financial sector CHRO roles.
Typical 1.5–2.5 year tenures at senior HR roles, with progressive promotions and overlapping governance engagements; pattern reflects stability and depth in senior HR leadership.
MBA from USC Marshall aligns well with strategic HR leadership, workforce planning, and organizational development; strong match for CHRO/CPO trajectories.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Banking / Financial Services95% fit
Proven CHRO-level leadership in Bank/Financial Services environments, with senior HR strategy, succession, development, and governance experience; strong fit for a bank-wide HR transformation agenda.
Chief People Officer (CPO) - Financial Services Organization93% fit
Executive HR leadership with broad people strategy, culture, and governance exposure; aligns with corporate HR capabilities across multiple lines of business.
Executive Vice President, HR & Organization Development88% fit
Senior HR strategy and organization design capabilities suitable for a large enterprise or bank, with demonstrated track record of promotions and breadth of scope.
Senior Vice President, Talent & Organization84% fit
Strategic focus on talent management, workforce planning, and development; compatible with both banking clients and large corporate HR functions.
Managing Director, HR Strategy (Consulting)79% fit
Leverages consulting experience to advise financial services clients on HR strategy, transformation, and governance; strong market relevance amid talent shortages.
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