The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) appointed industry veteran David Uchiyama as chief administrative officer.
With a background in Hawaii tourism, and airline, transportation and energy industries, Uchiyama “will oversee HTA’s administrative operations, helping ensure the agency runs efficiently and responsibly while supporting its mission to manage tourism in a way that benefits Hawai‘i’s residents, communities, culture and natural resources,” HTA said.
He replaces Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi, who left HTA in March.
“David’s deep knowledge of Hawaii’s visitor industry and his proven ability to connect partners across government, business and the community make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Caroline Anderson, HTA interim president and CEO.
“His breadth of experience and collaborative approach will help ensure HTA operates with efficiency, transparency and alignment with our mission of destination stewardship.”
From 2007 to 2015, Uchiyama served as HTA’s vice president of brand management, with responsibilities for global marketing, the development of airline routes, destination branding and cultural sustainability efforts.
“His leadership helped strengthen Hawaii’s position in domestic and international markets and expand workforce development programs through partnerships with the Hawaii Department of Education and the University of Hawaii system,” HTA said.
His background also includes roles such as president of Island Air, chief operating officer and first deputy executive director of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, vice president of sales and marketing for Roberts Hawaii and president and CEO of Hawaii Think Tank LLC.
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