---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001128361-26-000021"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HOPE"
cik: "0001128361"
company_name: "HOPE BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:56:19.449496+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hope Bancorp promotes Peter J. Koh to President & COO of Bank of Hope effective April 1, 2026

## Summary
- Peter J. Koh promoted from Senior EVP & COO to President & COO of Bank of Hope, effective April 1, 2026.
- Kevin S. Kim remains Chairman & CEO of Hope Bancorp and Bank of Hope, and President of the parent company.
- Compensation changes: base salary increased to $600,000; STIP target raised to 80% of salary; LTIP target raised to 80% of base salary.
- Mr. Koh is related to former director and Honorary Chairman Steven S. Koh, who retired Dec 31, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001128361-26-000021
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HOPE
- cik: 0001128361
- company_name: HOPE BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000021/0001128361-26-000021-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000021/hope-20260326.htm

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