Cameron Nekota is an executive vice president and division manager of bank properties and government affairs at First Hawaiian Bank. He also serves as the president of the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation and organizes the distribution of $2-3 million in annual gifts to Hawaii and Guam based non-profits. Under Nekota’s leadership, the foundation has built and maintained partnerships with organizations such as the Youth Impact Program and the Hawaii Foodbank. This collaborative effort emphasizes the Foundation’s core pillars of building healthier communities and enriching education opportunities locally.

Nekota has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and a law degree from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law. Born and raised on O’ahu, Cameron stays actively involved with the local community and sits on the boards of non-profits such as The Queen’s Health Systems, St. Andrews Schools and Na Kama Kai. Additionally, he serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the James Campbell Company, LLC.

Cameron W. Nekota is a 2002 graduate, an Executive Vice President at First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) and President of the FHB Foundation. He has forged a distinguished career in finance and real estate. Also holding a bachelor’s degree in political science from UH Mānoa, Cameron is an accomplished professional with a commitment to both corporate and community success. His diverse background spans leadership positions, such as Vice President at D.R. Horton and currently serves as a Chairman of the James Campbell Company, LLC., and community service involvement on boards like the Queen’s Health Systems, Na Kama Kai and St. Andrews Schools. With roles at Imanaka, Kudo et al., Campbell Estate, and D.R. Horton, Cameron is recognized for his achievements, including being featured in the “40 under 40” list.