Chad Asato is Director, Strategy & Transformation at Hawaiian Electric Company. In this role, he provides leadership and direction in planning the company’s strategy to position it for long-term success and sustainability in service to Hawaii’s communities and customers.

Prior to Hawaiian Electric, Chad’s diverse experience includes roles with Kamehameha Schools’ Commercial Real Estate Division, L.E.K. Consulting in Boston, and First Hawaiian Bank. He is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Pacific University, and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Chad’s first introduction to Easterseals Hawaii happened when his son was a recipient of Early Intervention services. He and his ohana are appreciative of the assistance they received and want to give back by continuing to support Easterseals Hawaii and its mission.

In addition to Easterseals Hawaii, Chad serves as a board member and Treasurer of Hawaii Meals on Wheels. In his spare time, Chad enjoys traveling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, playing softball, and spending time with his growing ohana.