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Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

May 03, 2006
By Linda Dela Cruz

Arthur A. Ushijima

Arthur A. Ushijima has been appointed as president and CEO of The Queen’s Health Systems. He also continues to maintain his role as president and CEO of The Queen’s Medical Center.

George Atta

George Atta earned the distinguished leadership award from the Hawaii chapter of the American Planning Association. Atta is the outgoing APA president and a Group 70 partner.

Christopher Pating

Christopher Pating has been named vice president of strategic planning and implementation for Kamehameha Schools. He previously served as a consultant for the school as an education plan project director.

Keith Sakamoto

Keith Sakamoto has been promoted to president of Hawaiian Host. He previously served as the firm’s executive vice president. He joined the company in 1994.

Nicole Pickens

Nicole Pickens has been named account supervisor for the corporate and public affairs division of McNeil Wilson Communications. She has more than seven years of experience in the public relations and marketing industry.

Adam Hightower

Adam Hightower has been appointed to restaurant chef for Bali by the Sea at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Hightower joined the Hilton Hawaiian Village last year as chef tournant.

Terrence Kim

Terrence Kim has been named restaurant manager of the Village Steak & Seafood restaurant at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.

Roberto Los Banos

Roberto Los Banos has been promoted to executive sous chef at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. He will oversee the hotel’s culinary team for catered functions, 10 dining outlets and a staff of about 150 people.

Andrew Steiner

Andrew Steiner has been named banquets chef for the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. He previously worked as apprentice/banquet chef at the Westin William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.

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