OHA trustees invite six finalists to initial CEO interviews after 137 applicants

Sep 10, 2026

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs joint committee voted to invite six finalists to initial interviews in the OHA CEO search after the recruitment drew 137 applicants, 34 local; candidate names remain confidential and interviews are scheduled for Sept. 21–22.

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Chair Wahele moved and the committee recorded approval to invite six finalists for initial interviews as part of the permanent Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) CEO search.

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