---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000046195-26-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BOH"
cik: "0000046195"
company_name: "BANK OF HAWAII CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:27:23.617253+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bank of Hawaii CEO Peter S. Ho to retire March 31; James C. Polk named successor effective April 1

## Summary
- Peter S. Ho, age 60, retires as Chairman and CEO after 33-year career, effective March 31, 2026.
- James C. Polk, current President and Chief Banking Officer, appointed President and CEO effective April 1, 2026; will join Board.
- Raymond P. Vara, Jr., Lead Independent Director, becomes Non-Executive Chairman effective April 1, 2026.
- Ho to serve as consultant through end of 2027 to ensure transition; terms to be mutually determined.
- Polk's base salary set at $825,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentive plans per HRC approval.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000046195-26-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BOH
- cik: 0000046195
- company_name: BANK OF HAWAII CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46195/000004619526000007/0000046195-26-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46195/000004619526000007/boh-20260130.htm

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