What Happened?
Honolulu, HI-based Verna Wong as Vice President of Human Resources
About the Company
Genuine. Classic. Original. This is not merely a tagline, but three words that have resonated through time, through each task performed and through every product delivered. As a young man, Mamoru Takitani had a pioneering spirit and a desire to create a world-famous candy. Experimenting in his parents` attic, he and his wife, Aiko, blended different kinds of chocolates developing a unique recipe. Mamoru began dipping macadamia nuts into this secret blend creating a sensation on Maui. Armed with his fabulous recipe, Mamoru moved to Honolulu and purchased Ellen Dye Candies, a local confectioner since 1927 and renamed the company Hawaiian Host. Although there were early setbacks, through hard work and dedication, the Takitanis turned a small candy business into the country`s largest exporter of chocolate covered macadamias.
About the Person
Verna Wong is the Vice President of Human Resources at Hawaiian Host Wong directs the human resources operations, coordinates with the various departments, and ensures that the operations are in alignment with the values, policies and practices of the company. Previously, she has also served at Island Insurance Company, University of Hawaii, Association for Talent Development - Hawaii Chapter, DFS, MaxMara, Greeters of Hawaii & Tiare Enterprises and Hilo Hattie.
Info Source
News
Short Profile