Bank of Hawaii announces retirement of Chief Risk Officer and appointment of successor

  • Bank of Hawaii Chief Risk Officer Mary Sellers to retire at the end of March
  • Vice Chair and Deputy Chief Risk Officer S. Bradley Shairson named as her successor
  • Sellers has had a 37-year career with Bank of Hawaii, with the last 18 years as CRO

Bank of Hawaii Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer Mary Sellers will retire at the end of March after a 37-year career with the Honolulu-based bank. Vice Chair and Deputy Chief Risk Officer S. Bradley Shairson will succeed Sellers, who has spent the last 18 years as CRO of Bank of Hawaii.

Public Companies: Bank of Hawaii (BOH)
Private Companies:
Key People: Mary Sellers (Chief Risk Officer), S. Bradley Shairson (Deputy Chief Risk Officer)


Factuality Level: 10
Justification: The article provides factual information about the retirement of Bank of Hawaii Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer Mary Sellers and the appointment of S. Bradley Shairson as her successor. There are no digressions, irrelevant information, or biased perspectives in the article. The information is concise and accurately reported.

Noise Level: 8
Justification: The article provides basic information about the retirement of Bank of Hawaii’s Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer, Mary Sellers, and the appointment of S. Bradley Shairson as her successor. However, it lacks any analysis, insights, or evidence to support its claims. It is a straightforward announcement without any actionable insights or new knowledge for the reader. The article also does not hold powerful people accountable or explore the consequences of the decision on those who bear the risks. Overall, it is a short and basic news piece that does not provide much value beyond the announcement itself.

Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Bank of Hawaii

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
Justification: This news article pertains to a financial company, Bank of Hawaii, and the retirement of its Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer. There is no mention of any extreme event or its impact.

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