Mizumoto Named Chief Banking Officer at CPB

The parent company of Central Pacific Bank announced Thursday that Lance Mizumoto would fill the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer beginning April 2nd.

The job description, according to a release from Central Pacific Financial Corporation, has Mizumoto overseeing the strategic direction and and management of the roles of sales and customer service in various areas, such as commercial banking, wealth management, retail banking, and residential mortgages. Mizumoto will move up from his current role as Executive Vice President of the Commercial Markets Group.

In a statement, company CEO and President John Dean said “The alignment of our frontline sales and service areas to further enhance our relationship banking model is key to supporting our corporate strategy. Lance brings the high caliber of leadership and expertise needed to achieve our objectives.”