Gregory C. Hazelton

On April 2, 2017, Mr. Hazelton succeeded Jim Ajello as HEI's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He first joined Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) in August 2013 and served as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Controller to June 2015. Prior to his return to HEI as Senior Vice President, Finance in October 2016, Mr. Hazelton was NW Natural Gas Company's (NW Natural) Senior Vice President and CFO from June 2015 to September 2016 and also served as its Treasurer from March to September 2016. Prior to joining HEI in 2013 he held a number of positions with UBS Investment Bank, Global Power and Utilities Group, including Managing Director from March 2011 to May 2013, Executive Director from March 2008 to March 2011 and Associate Director from March 2006 to March 2008. In addition, Mr. Hazelton served in the Global Power Group of Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2006, including as Vice President from 2005 to 2006. Mr. Hazelton held various operational, SEC financial reporting and accounting, financial forecast and analysis, and business development positions at energy companies, including Portland General Electric, from 1989 to 1999.

Mr. Hazelton received a Bachelor of Science degree from Warner Pacific College and an MBA from the University Of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He received his CPA (currently inactive) from the State of Washington.