Bank of Hawaii Opens New West Pacific Regional Headquarters in Guam, Names SVP Michael Sakazaki as WPR Market President

Bank of Hawaii celebrated the opening of its new West Pacific Regional Headquarters in Tamuning, Guam today with a private blessing ceremony attended by employees and local dignitaries, before officially welcoming the public for the first time.

At the heart of the new headquarters is the 5,147 sq. ft. Tamuning Branch—the first in the West Pacific to reflect the bank’s signature Branch of Tomorrow concept. The branch features a modern design, convenient and personalized banking experience, drive-thru ATM, and Banklanai^® with 24/7 ATM and Business Depository. The 18,361 sq. ft. headquarters also houses The Private Bank, Commercial Banking, Dealer Indirect Lending, Mortgage and Contact Center. 

The branch is open six days a week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All employees from the nearby Hagatna Branch, which closed on July 12, were transferred to the new Tamuning location. The architect for the West Pacific Regional Headquarters is RIM Architects, and the contractor is Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.

The community is invited to a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a festive day of music, local food, games, and family-friendly activities outside the new headquarters and Tamuning Branch at 134 Chalan San Antonio, Tamuning, Guam 96913.

“Bank of Hawaii has been part of the Guam community for more than 60 years, and this new regional headquarters reflects that enduring relationship,” said President of Bank of Hawaii James Polk. “We’re honored to continue growing alongside the people and businesses of the West Pacific, and as part of our commitment to the region we’re especially excited to announce the promotion of Michael Sakazaki to a new leadership role.”

As part of its continued dedication to the region, Bank of Hawaii has appointed Senior Vice President Michael Sakazaki to West Pacific Market President. In his expanded role, Sakazaki will oversee Bank of Hawaii’s strategic and operational initiatives across Guam, Saipan, and Palau for Retail Banking, The Private Bank and Commercial Banking segments, ensuring regional growth, regulatory alignment, and strong stakeholder relationships to deliver exceptional customer and business outcomes.

Born and raised on Guam, Sakazaki will bring deep local insight and leadership experience to his new role. He joined Bank of Hawaii in 2017 as a bank associate and has since held numerous leadership positions at the bank’s Iwilei, Ward, Ala Moana and Waialae-Kahala branches on Oahu before returning to Guam in 2023. He most recently held the role of senior vice president and senior market manager of Branch Banking’s West Pacific Market.

Sakazaki attended Chaminade University on a basketball scholarship and earned both his bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and his master of business administration degree in accounting. He serves on the USO Guam Advisory Council, as Chairman of the Make-A-Wish NextGen Board, Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Northern Guam, Treasurer of the Guam Basketball Federation, as a director for Pacific Century Life Insurance Corporation and is an active member of the Guam Men’s National Basketball Team.

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