CPB hires Jason Lazzerini to lead its Digital Team

HONOLULU, HI (Dec. 7, 2022) – Central Pacific Bank (CPB) announced that Jason Lazzerini has joined the bank as its new executive vice president and chief digital officer. In this capacity, he will direct the digital products team to develop product and service strategies to enhance the bank’s digital strategy. He will be a member of the bank’s Managing Committee which oversees the bank’s operations.

“CPB is committed to being a digital leader in Hawaii and we are excited about Jason joining our team as he will continue the positive momentum and bring even greater innovation that will benefit our valued customers,” said Arnold Martines, president, chief operating officer and incoming CEO. “His experience in financial services will serve the bank well as we continue the transformation of our company to serve our customers more effectively in the future.”

“I am thrilled to join the CPB team which is truly focused on the future ensuring we continue to be the digital leader in the state,” said Lazzerini. “I thank the CPB team for this opportunity and look forward to making a positive difference for our customers and community.”

Lazzerini brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the financial services sector to CPB. Most recently, he was principal for his company JL Consulting. Previous roles include the president and CEO of the largest real estate services company in Hawaii, with a brokerage, property management division along with title, escrow and mortgage lines of business. Lazzerini has held leadership roles in the consumer banking and wholesale lending sectors at Deutsche Bank, U.S. Bancorp, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and a local bank in Hawaii. 

Jason is proud to have graduated with honors from the Pacific Coast Banking School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Northern Illinois University. A man of many talents he was also a professional musician and is still active in the arts. He lends his expertise to community organizations and serves on the Executive Board of Aloha Medical Missions and as an advisor on various non-profit committees.

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About Central Pacific Bank
Central Pacific Financial Corp. is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with approximately $7.34 billion in assets as of Sept. 30, 2022. Central Pacific Bank, its primary subsidiary, operates 27 branches and 65 ATMs in the state of Hawaii. Central Pacific Financial Corp. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "CPF." For additional information, please visit: cpb.bank