Edison Y. Lau

Edison Y. Lau has a diverse work experience that spans several years. Edison Y. began their career in 2011 as a Financial Reporting Compliance Intern at Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. In 2013, Lau joined Deloitte as an Audit & Assurance Manager, where they worked until 2019. During their time at Deloitte, they gained valuable experience in managing audits and providing assurance services. In 2011, Lau also worked as a Graduate Assistant and later as a Student Assistant at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business, Pacific Asian Management Institute. Since 2019, they have been associated with First Hawaiian Bank, where they have held multiple roles. Edison Y. started as an Assistant Vice President & Accounting Policy Manager, responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting policies for the bank. In 2020, they served as the Assistant Vice President & Senior Manager of Accounting. In 2021, they were promoted to the role of Assistant Vice President & Director of Accounting. Currently, Lau holds the position of Vice President & Director of Accounting at First Hawaiian Bank.

Edison Y. Lau completed their education history as follows:

- 2012-2013: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Master of Accounting (MAcc)

- 2012: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Certificate in International Management

- 2008-2012: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and International Business

- 2004-2008: Roosevelt High School

Additionally, they obtained a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the State of Hawaii in 2014.