Arnold Martines was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Pacific Financial Corp. and Central Pacific Bank on January 1, 2023, and Chairman of Central Pacific Financial Corp. and Central Pacific Bank on June 10, 2024. In his role, Martines leads the day-to-day operations of the bank. Mr. Martines started his banking career in 1995 at another Hawaii bank and subsequently took on increasing levels of responsibility in both line and credit management roles for small business, middle market and corporate lending. He joined Central Pacific Bank in February 2004 and has held various executive leadership positions at the bank, including Chief Banking Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer. With this experience, he brings extensive executive and banking experience to our Board.
Mr. Martines grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii and attended Honokaa High School. He also attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Pacific Coast Banking School, hosted by the University of Washington.
Active in various community causes and charities, Mr. Martines currently serves on the boards of Aloha Council - Boy Scouts of America, Child and Family Service and YMCA, as well as a Director of the Hawaii Community Foundation.