Lea M. Nakamura is the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at First Hawaiian Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's leading financial institution. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, she oversees the enterprise-wide risk management framework, encompassing credit, operational, market, compliance, and strategic risks. Lea joined First Hawaiian Bank in 2004 as Vice President of Audit Services and has since held progressively senior roles, including Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, before ascending to her current executive position in 2020. Throughout her career, Lea has been instrumental in strengthening the bank's risk governance and resilience. Key achievements include leading the implementation of advanced risk analytics platforms, navigating complex regulatory changes such as those under the Dodd-Frank Act and CECL standards, and enhancing cybersecurity protocols amid evolving threats. Her proactive approach has earned recognition, including contributions to First Hawaiian's consistent top ratings from regulatory examiners and industry analysts. In her leadership role, Lea fosters a culture of risk awareness across all business lines, collaborating with the board, executive team, and regulators to align risk appetite with strategic goals. Her expertise ensures First Hawaiian Inc. maintains robust defenses while supporting sustainable growth, positioning the company as a trusted partner in Hawaii's dynamic economy.