Conrad Figueroa named new SVP & Director of Mainland Lending for CPB

Conrad Figueroa

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HONOLULU, HI (Feb. 19, 2025) – Central Pacific Bank (CPB) today announced the hiring of Conrad Figueroa as its new Senior Vice President and Director of Mainland Lending within the Credit Strategies & Solutions team, where he will play a key role in developing nationwide banking relationships, structuring and originating sophisticated investments, and providing comprehensive banking services to local private equity and credit sponsors.

“Conrad brings more than 25 years of commercial executive banking experience and a proven track record of client advocacy, earning him a stellar reputation as a trusted advisor,” said Ralph Mesick, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Central Pacific Bank. “His leadership, strategic vision, and ability to drive revenue growth are just a few of the reasons we are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”

“With a heart full of aloha, I am looking forward to spending time in the Hawaii market, embracing the “Voyaging Spirit” of CPB, and fostering a sense of community, mutual respect, and collaboration with colleagues and customers alike,” said Conrad Figueroa.

Figueroa began his career in roles such as business banking officer, branch manager, personal financial officer, and relationship manager in a regional commercial banking office.  These roles allowed him to develop a broad foundation of sales, credit underwriting, and relationship management skills that allowed him to develop a deep expertise in lending to specialized industries.

Prior to joining CPB, his senior executive leadership experience included serving as the West Coast Division Manager at a mainland-based bank, managing strategic initiatives for the bank's Dealer Commercial Services. He also has experience working with Hawaii banks and held senior leadership positions in commercial lending.

Figueroa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from U.C. Davis. He is actively involved in the community and supports several non-profit organizations including Danville D’Elegance, Fat Kitty City, The Marine Mammal Center, and Lindsey Wildlife among others.

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About Central Pacific Bank

Central Pacific Bank is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with approximately $7.47 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2024. Central Pacific Bank, its primary subsidiary, operates 27 branches and 55 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