“Crystal is the real deal.  She is subtle yet tenacious, understands details yet grasps the big picture, embodies local culture yet understands corporate culture.  More than anyone I know, she is skilled and well versed in corporate strategy and operations, and has coupled that with passion and a lifelong commitment to Hawai’i.  I can’t think of anyone who can understand and dissect complex business, governmental and organizational issues better than Crystal.  She is one of those rare individuals who truly gets it – whether that “it” is corporate strategy, compensation strategy, regulatory issues, ESG issues, cultural outreach and initiatives or legacy planning.  Her life experiences have helped her develop leadership with passion, clarity of vision and a true sense of purpose.”

— Earl Fry - Audit Chairman and Board Member Hawaiian Airlines and Central Pacific Bank

“I have worked closely with Crystal Rose for many years. She is a clear thinker, extremely client-focused and get results. I am always impressed with her ability to be calm in a crisis and to find solutions where we thought none existed. She works with ease and integrity at every level of community - from the ground to the highest levels. As an oiwi leader, Crystal brings authentic leadership and credibility born from years of humble service and commitment to her Native Hawaiian culture and lahui.”

— Jack Wong - CEO, Kamehameha Schools

“Crystal and I have been friends and colleagues for many years, and she a top-notch business and community leader. She is someone of high moral character with a gift and genuine desire to solve the most complex business matters by bringing people together. We are proud to count her as one of our board members, where she has always served with professionalism and distinction.”

— Arnold Martines - President, Central Pacific Bank

“I’ve known and watched Crystal during her entire career. I saw her potential to be an outstanding and caring advocate when she was a law student. Most importantly, her accomplishments in her personal life, corporate responsibilities and community service have demonstrated that she’s courageous, strategic, fair and passionate about doing the right thing.”

— Alan Oshima - Retired CEO, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

“As the lead independent director for our company, Crystal has driven
strategic direction, while at the same time advising on critical and
complicated financial, HR, and marketing matters. Also, Crystal has
been a key strategic advisor to entrepreneurs in CPB’s women-owned
business program, leveraging her own personal experience in growing
and scaling a business,. She also has been a highly-effective
leadership coach to our senior women executives, advising them on
improving productivity and effectiveness. But what really
distinguishes Crystal as an invaluable resource, is her sincere desire
to make a difference, whether that be in the growth of a startup
company, the career of an ambitious professional, or the future of our
Hawaii community. She brings deep intellect, along with caring and
passion, to every single thing that she does.”

—Catherine Ngo - Executive Vice-Chair, Central Pacific Bank