Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i launches search for next president and chief executive officer

Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Board of Directors launched a search for the organization’s next president and chief executive officer following David Earles announcing he will leave the position to relocate out of state.

Earles has served in the post for the past 4 years.

The board seeks a person who can build upon a strong foundation of impact and innovation to lead Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i into its next chapter of growth.

Click here for additional information about the president and chief executive officer position and to apply.

Saying farewell to Earles

Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i under Earles’ leadership was able to deliver impactful financial literacy and entrepreneurship curriculum to more than 8,000 students in grades K-12 annually throughout the islands.

Earles effectively guided the organization’s team to grow the number of students served by an average of 10% year-over-year during his tenure on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui.

He also helped develop new and expand existing strategic partnerships with key volunteer groups and organizations, including strengthening Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i’s partnership with Hawaiʻi Department of Education.

“I am proud of the work the team and I have accomplished and leave knowing the organization is in a great place with an energized board of directors who care passionately about making a positive impact to ensure the next generation has the financial literacy understanding to succeed,” said Earles in a press release.

He added that Junior Achievement at the national level is changing rapidly to better serve schools and students through experiential learning models. Earles thinks the best thing he can do for Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i — for the kids, the community and the mission — is to step aside and make room for a leader living and working in Hawai‘i.

“We are grateful for David’s passion and commitment over the last four years expanding Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i’s reach to students across 59 schools on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Maui,” said Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Board of Directors Chairperson Nathan Kam in the release. “He is leaving us on very solid ground in a truly exciting time of evolution for our organization. Our next leader will build upon David’s good work to continue elevating our program offerings and deepen our impact to ensure Hawai‘i students are able to thrive in a global economy.”

Visit the Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i website for additional information and to get involved.