Fellows mentioned in this story: AJ Halagao
From University of Hawai‘i News:
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business hosted its 31st Hall of Honor Awards on October 10, at the Sheraton Waikiki. The 2024 event was also a special commemoration gala in recognition of Shidler College’s 75th anniversary.
The event celebrated distinguished business professionals who exemplify excellence in their fields while raising critical funds to support the college. The 2024 gala brought in over 400 guests to celebrate the 2024 distinguished alumni cohort, and raised more than $340,000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the community.
The five newest inductees into the Hall of Honor:
- Jay Ana, BBA ’98, president, Young Brothers, LLC
- Chu Thi Thanh Ha, VEMBA ’06, chairwoman of the Board of Directors, FPT Software Ltd
- AJ Halagao, MBA ’04, president, Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum
- Lauren Nahme, BBA ’90, senior vice president, Maui Recovery Effort, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
- Roy Pfund, BBA ’80, MBA ’87, president and CEO, Roberts Hawaiʻi
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