BUS3092 - Mauna Loa: Reinvigorating an Iconic Hawaiian Brand

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” This is a quote from President & CEO Ed Schultz often used to describe the progression of Mauna Loa. In this webinar, Shultz delves into why innovation is essential for the future of the beloved 75-year-old company.

Speaker Bio:

Ed Schultz has been President of the Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) since 2018. In 2020, he became President and CEO. Prior to joining HHG, he was president and owner of Honolulu Coffee. Schultz’s career started in New York working on growth equity investments and leveraged buyouts for BNP Paribas Merchant Banking Group and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He is currently on the board of the Hawai`i Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and Chamber of Commerce Hawai`i. Schultz is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

Learn that research is paramount
Understand that "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
Learn that innovation is exactly that (the preservation of fire). Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone; innovation is the only way to win.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.