Elliot Mills

Elliot Mills

Jul 17, 2025

Elliot Mills is the CEO and Managing Partner of Hawaii Hospitality Group (HHG), bringing over 30 years of executive experience in the hospitality industry. His leadership spans major global brands, including Marriott International and Disney, where he oversaw Aulani,...
Robin Kumabe

Robin Kumabe

Jul 17, 2025

Robin Kumabe is the Executive Director of Touch A Heart, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers individuals facing barriers to employment, including those who are justice-involved, experiencing homelessness, and in substance abuse recovery. This year, Touch A Heart is...
Sean Dee

Sean Dee

Jul 17, 2025

Sean Dee is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Outrigger® Hospitality Group, responsible for developing and deploying global marketing, brand, revenue management, and sales strategies for the Outrigger global portfolio, which spans 32 owned and...
Aaron Sala

Aaron Sala

Jul 17, 2025

Aaron J. Sala, Ph.D., is a visionary advocate for regenerative tourism deeply informed by Hawaiian ancestral wisdom and modern innovation. As President and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Aaron leads efforts in regenerative tourism, cultural...
Jonathan Waxman

Jonathan Waxman

Jul 17, 2025

As a native Californian, Jonathan Waxman grew up in a family that celebrated the culinary arts. After receiving the Grand Diplôme from La Varenne Cooking School in Paris, he moved back to California to work at Domaine Chandon and then with Alice Waters at the...