Peter S. Ho has been the CEO of Bank of Hawaii Corporation since July 30, 2010, following a notable leadership transition. He previously served as the President of the company, starting in April 2008, and was involved with various roles...

Peter S. Ho has been the CEO of Bank of Hawaii Corporation since July 30, 2010, following a notable leadership transition. He previously served as the President of the company, starting in April 2008, and was involved with various roles in banking since joining the Bank of Hawaii in 1993. Under his leadership, the bank earned recognition as one of America’s best banks by Forbes for five consecutive years. Peter holds a strong reputation through his involvement in the community and has served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Additionally, he played a key role as the Chairman of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2011 Hawaii Host Committee.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

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Peter S. Ho

CEO of Bank of Hawaii

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of Bank of Hawaii for

14 years 8 months (Jul 2010 - Present)

Previous Experience

Joined the Company in 1993, served as Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer since January 2006

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Peter S. Ho

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Harris H. Simmons

CEO of Zions Bancorporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.56M

Salary

$1.06M

Bonus

$1.15M

Other

$67.14K

Total Holdings

$1.20M

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Richard M. Adams, Jr.

CEO of United Bankshares

2023 Compensation

Stock

$609.36K

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.09M

Other

$59.30K

Total Holdings

$6.01M

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David A. Brager

CEO of CVB Financial

2021 Compensation

Stock

$424.80K

Salary

$720.00K

Bonus

$990.00K

Other

$66.59K

Total Holdings

$3.88M

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H. Palmer Proctor, Jr.

CEO of Ameris Bancorp

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.90M

Salary

$925.00K

Bonus

$1.44M

Other

$98.20K

Total Holdings

$28.94M

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James M. Moses

CEO of First Hawaiian, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$475.00K

Bonus

$195.94K

Other

$61.61K

Total Holdings

$1.17M

Holdings

See how much did Peter S. Ho make over time.

Peter S. Ho’s holdings in Bank of Hawaii show some significant changes over the years. In 2023, his total compensation was about $4.63 million, with $3 million in vested stock based on performance. This reflects a performance-based approach, as he...

Peter S. Ho’s holdings in Bank of Hawaii show some significant changes over the years. In 2023, his total compensation was about $4.63 million, with $3 million in vested stock based on performance. This reflects a performance-based approach, as he had no bonuses or stock options that year. Back in 2014, his total compensation peaked at $7.87 million, primarily due to substantial vested stocks amounting to nearly $5.68 million which were tied to performance targets. His stock holdings have fluctuated, with 2021 marking a year where he was granted restricted stock but earned no vested stock. This shows an alignment of his compensation with the company’s achievements over time. He’s consistently managed to keep a good amount of his wealth tied to the bank’s performances, illustrating the focus on sustainable growth.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

BOH @ $68.77

Total Stock Sold

$12.28M

BOH

$12.28M

160,687 BOH shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Peter S. Ho didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BOH160,687 shares worth $10.08M.
This is -17.93% and $2.20M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Peter S. Ho.

BOH

$534.80K

BOH at $76.40/share

Feb 10, 2023

Sale

BOH

$436.15K

BOH at $79.30/share

Nov 10, 2022

Sale

BOH

$449.19K

BOH at $81.67/share

Aug 10, 2022

Sale

BOH

$409.81K

BOH at $74.51/share

May 10, 2022

Sale

BOH

34,373 shares

BOH

Feb 18, 2022

Received

BOH

$483.23K

BOH at $87.86/share

Feb 10, 2022

Sale

BOH

$486.44K

BOH at $83.38/share

Oct 11, 2021

Sale

BOH

$485.48K

BOH at $83.23/share

Oct 4, 2021

Sale

BOH

$443.31K

BOH at $76.00/share

Sep 20, 2021

Sale

BOH

$476.56K

BOH at $81.70/share

Sep 7, 2021

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Peter S. Ho make over time.

In 2023, Peter S. Ho’s total compensation was $4,627,918, which included a base salary of $878,258. A significant part of his compensation came from vested stock awards valued at $3,000,067. Notably, he received no bonuses that year, which was attributed to market conditions. The approach to compensation focuses on aligning it with the bank's performance metrics like return on common equity and stock price to book ratio relative to peers. This strategy has been consistent over the years, as seen in 2022 when he earned about $6.06 million, which included a final incentive payout of $2 million based on performance. This demonstrates the reliance on performance-based incentives rather than guaranteed bonuses or stock options.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.03M

Salary

$878.26K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive compensation with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies to promote sustainable growth in shareholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023 due to market factors affecting the overall bonus pool.

Other

$149.23K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes retirement plan contributions and perquisites such as club membership dues.

Restricted Stock

$3.00M(3M RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards granted in 2023 were performance-based restricted stock units that will vest based on the company's performance metrics over a three-year period.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include Return-on-Common-Equity and Stock Price-to-Book Ratio relative to peers.