Larry Rodriguez

Larry Rodriguez is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in the banking industry. He served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Central Pacific Bank (CPB) from March 2010 to December 2011.12

Career Highlights

Banking Experience:: Larry Rodriguez was appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO of Central Pacific Financial Corp. and its primary subsidiary, Central Pacific Bank, on August 26, 2010.1 He came out of retirement to take on this role, bringing over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry.14

Previous Positions:: Before joining Central Pacific Bank, Rodriguez had a long career with Ernst & Young, LLP:

• He started his financial career in 1967 with Arthur Young & Company.1
• Became a partner in 1978 and transferred to Hawaii in 1981.1
• Following the merger that formed Ernst & Young, LLP in 1989, he became responsible for all aspects of the firm's Hawaii operations.1
• Retired in 2007 as Hawaii Managing Partner after 40 years with the firm.12

Expertise and Contributions

Rodriguez's appointment at Central Pacific Bank was seen as a strategic move to help turn the company around. His depth of knowledge and experience in finance, as well as his reputation as a community leader, were considered valuable assets to the organization.1

Community Involvement

Larry Rodriguez has been active in various community organizations and has received recognition awards from several institutions, including:

• Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Easter Seals
• American Red Cross
• National Kidney Foundation
• Goodwill Industries
• Hawaiian Humane Society
• Pacific Business News1

After retiring from Central Pacific Bank, Rodriguez continued to contribute to the financial and educational sectors. In September 2012, he joined the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa as an Executive-in-Residence.3