Central Pacific Financial Corp. names new board member

Central Pacific Financial Corp., the parent company of Central Pacific Bank, has appointed Robert Nobriga, effective Jan. 1, as a member of its board of directors for both companies.

Nobriga currently is president and CEO of Tradewind Group, a diversified local company whose business interests include investments, insurance and technology. It is a position he has held since 2018. Prior to that, he held executive leadership roles with several local companies.

Nobriga obtained a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. Active in the local community, Nobriga is a Trustee of Kamehameha Schools and a director of Haleakalā Ranch.

“Rob Nobriga has nearly 30 years of experience in local financial services, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and a valuable perspective that he can bring to [Central Pacific Bank],” said Arnold Martines, president and CEO. “I look forward to working closely with him and the rest of our board members as we continue to further our strategic objectives and grow our business in the future.”