Board of Directors
Hawaiian Electric Industries

Mr. Seu provides significant chief executive leadership experience including dealing with difficult challenges and leading HEI’s corporate simplification strategy. He has extensive utility operational expertise having served in numerous leadership positions at HEI’s primary operating subsidiary, Hawaiian Electric Company (Hawaiian Electric), for over 28 years, including as its president and CEO.

As President of Hawaiian Electric, Mr. Seu was responsible for ensuring reliable, safe and affordable provision of electric power to 95% of Hawai’i’s population. He was instrumental in leading the company’s transition to cleaner, renewable energy supporting the state’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045.

Mr. Seu has extensive operations, business, regulatory and community leadership experience through serving in various executive roles at Hawaiian Electric. He has also been actively engaged in critical infrastructure resilience issues in Hawai’i and at the national level.

Prior to joining Hawaiian Electric in 1993, Mr. Seu worked as a mechanical and environmental engineer at companies in California and he also worked abroad in
China.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President and Chief Executive Officer, HEI (2020-2026)

President and Chief Executive Officer, Hawaiian Electric (2020-2021)
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Hawaiian Electric (2017-2020)
Vice President, System Operation, Hawaiian Electric (2014-2016)
Vice President, Energy Resources and Operations, Hawaiian Electric (2013-2014)
Vice President, Energy Resources, Hawaiian Electric (2010-2012)

OTHER POSITIONS

Trustee, Queen’s Health Systems (since 2023)

Director, Edison Electric Institute (the primary electric utility industry association representing all U.S. investor-owned electric companies) (since 2022)

Director, Partners in Development Foundation (Hawaii non-profit serving families in need) (since 2022)

Director, Regional Advisory Board Teach for America Hawai’i (since 2017)

Director, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) (2020-2024)

Director (2022-2024) and Chair (2022-2023), American Savings Bank (former HEI subsidiary)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University

Raised in Hawai’i, Ms. Connors brings to the Board extensive risk management and national security experience from chairing complicated interagency processes as a double-hatted Director for Energy and Environment on both the National Economic Council and National Security
Council in the White House. In this role, she advised the President, Vice President and Cabinet on economic, energy, technology, and climate strategies.

Ms. Connors also has foreign policy expertise and helps the Board address key geopolitical threats from her experience managing economic, finance and counter terrorism risk while serving as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State in Saudi Arabia, Greece and Germany. Ms. Connors also has a background in resilient infrastructure project management and finance as the co- founder and CEO of c.dots
development.

Ms. Connors serves as President of the East-West Center, established by Congress to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and nations in Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, research and dialogue. She leads the Center’s focus on economic security across strategic dialogue, research, leadership and education programs.

Ms. Connors’ 25 years of experience managing risk at the highest level of government, and governance background from serving on nonprofit and industry boards helps the Board oversee and guide company strategy. Her energy, climate and national security experience provides the Board and company with important insights into key risks and opportunities to support a more secure and prosperous energy future.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer (2021-2025) and Executive Director (2015-2021), Hawai’i Green Growth

Visiting Scholar and Professor, (Energy, Resources and Environment Program), Johns Hopkins University (2012-2019)

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, c.dots development (builds partnerships to deliver resilient infrastructure (since 2012)

Director (Energy and Environment), National Security Council, White House (2008 - 2012)

Diplomat, U.S. Department of State (2000-2012)

Foreign Policy Advisor — Office of the Mayor), City of New York (1999-2000)

OTHER POSITIONS

Director, Pacific Asian Affairs Council (since 2025)

Director, Hawaii Visitor and Convention Bureau (since 2022)

Director, American Savings Bank (former HEI Subsidiary) (2022-2023)

Affiliate Faculty, University of Hawai’i, Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) (since 2021-2024)

Director, America’s Service Commission (2014-2018)

Director, Icebreaker One (intersection of data & sustainability for net zero) (since 2017)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Tufts University

Master of Science (MSc), Development Studies, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

Ms. Flores is a recognized business leader with executive leadership, strategic planning and financial oversight experience from serving as CEO and CFO of L&L Franchise, a national franchisor with 230 restaurants across the US and Japan. As CEO she is responsible for setting the strategic vision of the company and driving new growth initiatives. She has been instrumental in developing key partnerships to expand L&L’s business, strengthening the brand across markets and implementing national revenue generating programs for the franchises.

Ms. Flores has notable financial and corporate audit experience from serving as Senior Finance Manager and Corporate Auditor at General Electric Company where she received the 2010 Contemporary Leadership Award. She also has financial oversight and board leadership experience as Chair of the ASB Audit Committee from 2019 to 2023.

Ms. Flores’ business acumen and innovation make her a valuable addition to the Board. She was named Business Leader of the Year by Pacific Business News in 2020 and 2021. Her knowledge and sensitivities to Hawai’i’s unique business and
government environment also provide significant value.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer, L&L Franchise, Inc. (2014-2019)

Senior Finance Manager, General Electric Company, Energy Sector (2010-2014)

Corporate Auditor, General Electric Company, Corporate Sector (2008-2010)

OTHER POSITIONS

Director (since 2019) and Chairman of the Finance Committee (since 2021), Hawai’i Pacific Health (one of Hawai’i’s largest health care systems)

Director, East West Center (since 2022) (non-profit education and research organization supporting relations between the U.S., Asia and the Pacific)

Director, American Savings Bank (former HEI Subsidiary) (2018-2023)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and Executive MBA from the University of Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management

With experience as Chief Executive Officer of a NYSE-listed public utility company, and as director for the Portland Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Columbia Banking System, Inc. (a publicly traded bank holding company), Ms. Fowler brings a breath of financial oversight, regulatory compliance and corporate governance knowledge.

Ms. Fowler has received numerous recognitions of her business leadership, including Oregon’s Most Admired CEO (2005, Portland Business Journal), Portland’s First Citizen (2007, Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors), Oregon History Makers (2015), and Joan Austin Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). 

Ms. Fowler has deep environmental and renewable energy expertise. She managed PGE’s environmental department, overseeing initiatives that improved fish passage on multiple Oregon rivers. During Ms. Fowler’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer, PGE made the strategic decision to reduce use of oil and coal and has been ranked #1 on multiple occasions for selling more renewable power to residential customers than
any other U.S. utility.

Under Ms. Fowler’s leadership, wind and solar projects were constructed and integrated into the PGE grid. Under her leadership as HEI’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Chair, the company undertook significant leadership and governance updates, including a significant board refreshment effort that brought additional expertise and reduced director tenure; a CEO transition for HEI, Hawaiian Electric and ASB; and the expansion of proxy access, implementation of majority voting and elimination of the previously staggered board structure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

38 years of executive leadership, financial oversight and utility operations experienc from serving at PGE in senior officer positions (including as President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Member) and operating positions.

PAST PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

Director, Chair of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (2023-2025)

Director (2009-2023) and Chairman (2012-2023), Umpqua Holdings Corp. (bank holding company)

Director, Portland General Electric (2006-2012)

OTHER POSITIONS

Director and Chairman of the investment committee, Cambia Health Solutions (not-forprofit health insurer) (2005-2020)

Director, PGE Foundation (1997-2025)

Director, Portland Branch of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (2007-2011)

Director, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (HEI Subsidiary) (2009-2016)

Director, American Savings Bank (former HEI Subsidiary) (2022-2023)

EDUCATION

Public Utility Executive Program, University of Idaho and University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Bachelor of Science, Math, George Fox University

Mr. Kāne is a well-respected leader in the state of Hawai’i and brings extensive leadership and a deep understanding of Hawai’i’s cultural, business and political environment to the Board.

His career has been distinguished by his leadership of significant private and public trusts, including his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Parker Ranch, Inc., the largest cattle ranch in Hawai’i and which operates under a private trust that benefits education, health and other safety net services in Hawaii. Mr. Kāne most recently served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawai’i Community Foundation (“HCF”), Hawai’i’s largest and oldest foundation. Under his leadership the HCF nearly tripled the dollar amount of community grants it provides and significantly increased its assets.

He also served as a Trustee of the largest land trust in the state of Hawai’i, Kamehameha Schools, a private school system established under the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to create educational opportunities in perpetuity for people of Hawaiian ancestry. He also previously served as Chairman/Director of the State of Hawai’i Department of Hawaiian Homelands.

A recognized Native Hawaiian community leader, Mr. Kāne brings invaluable experience in understanding Hawai’i’s complex cultural and land use history (nearly 27% of the population self- identifies as Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander). Mr. Kāne has brought to bear this knowledge and his business acumen to bring the community together to address critical issues including environmental sustainability, homelessness and affordable housing.

Mr. Kāne also has expertise in state/county government affairs including state/county regulation, policy development, public relations, and crisis management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President and Chief Executive Officer, Hawai’i Community Foundation (Hawai’i’s largest and oldest Foundation (2017-2025)

Chief Operating Officer, Pacific Links Hawai’i LLC (golf course owner, developer and operator) (2011-2016)

Principal, the KĀNE Group LLC (Hawai’i-based company focused on land and financing matters for planned community infrastructure and general business development) (since 2010)

Trustee, Kamehameha Schools ($14.7 billion endowment and Hawai’i’s largest private landowner) (2009-2021)

OTHER POSITIONS

Chairman, Menlo College Board of Trustees, Atherton, CA (since 2011)

Director, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (HEI Subsidiary) (2012-2019)

Director, American Savings Bank (former HEI Subsidiary) (2022-2023)

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Menlo College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Vice President, Customer Service and Public Affairs, Hawaiian Electric Company (March–December 2021)

Senior Vice President, Customer Service, Hawaiian Electric Company (2019-March 2021)

Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Planning, Hawaiian Electric Company (2017-2019)

Vice President, Corporate Planning & Business Development, Hawaiian Electric, (2014-2017)

PAST PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

Director, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (2023-2026)

OTHER POSITIONS

Director, Parents and Children Together (non-profit supporting education and social services to Hawaii’s most underserved communities) (since 2023)

Director, Na Kama Kai (non-profit focused on empowering youth) (since 2020)

Trustee, Mid-Pacific Institute (private, college preparatory school) (since 2022)

Independent Audit Committee Member, Kamehameha Schools (2013-2022)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Advanced Management Program, Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania

Mr. Scilacci has significant leadership and operational management experience through serving as CFO of Edison International, a publicly- traded company whose market cap increased substantially during Mr. Scilacci’s tenure. He has extensive experience communicating with Wall Street analysts, investors and rating agencies and has demonstrated a strong track record of shareholder value creation.

He has extensive utility experience through his over 20 years in financial management with Southern California Edison, the primary energy supply company for Southern California. Southern California Edison is a leader in developing and implementing grid modernization, electrification of transportation, renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies.

Mr. Scilacci was also the CFO of Edison International’s competitive generation subsidiary. During his tenure, Edison International made material investments in wind energy and natural gas-fired generation. He also oversaw the company’s subsidiaries’ energy trading business.

Mr. Scilacci has a keen understanding of enterprise risk management having managed Edison International’s enterprise risk management program to identify, monitor and forecast risks to the company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Over 30 years of experience, and 25 years in executive leadership, for Edison International companies (including CFO of Edison International, Edison Mission Energy and Southern California Edison)

OTHER POSITIONS

Director, Shipshape, Inc. (start-up energy management services business) (since 2023)

Director, Chair of the Finance Committee, Member of Audit Committee, Loyola High School of Los Angeles (2015-2025)

President (2019) and Director (2017-2019), Bel-Air Bay Club

Director, American Savings Bank (former HEI Subsidiary) (2022-2023)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Business Administration, Santa Clara University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President and Chief Executive Officer (2022-present); President and Chief Operating Officer (2014-2021), Executive Vice President (2006-2014), Vice President Store Operations (1999-2006), Area Manager (1997-1999), Store Director (1997-1998), KTA Super Stores

President (2019-present) and Vice President (1999-2019), K. Taniguchi, Limited

OTHER POSITIONS

Past Chairman and Member (since 2006), Hawaii Food Industry Association

Past Chairman and Director (since 2014), Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company

Trustee, Lyman House Museum (since 2020)

Director, Parker Ranch, Inc. (since 2018)

Former President and Director (since 1997), Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce

Chairman and Director, Community First (since 2020) (non-profit focused on improving healthcare access, affordability, and health outcomes for Hawai’i Island residents)

Director, Kailua Village Business Improvement District Board (since 2021)

Trustee, Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation (Trustee) (since 2021)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Communications Management, University of Portland 

Certificate in Executive Food Industry Management, University of Southern California