Colbert Matsumoto’s zen-like leadership style comes from his Japanese heritage. For over 20 years, the Island Holdings chairman has guided the organization with influence from his Japanese culture and obsession for problem solving to make a difference in Hawai‘i. Matsumoto has been at the helm of Island Holdings guiding the organization with equal parts Zen and obsession for problem solving to make Hawaiʻi strong from the inside out. Carrying the torch statewide, this Lāna’i-born executive “pays it forward” with his actions, setting an example for others to follow.