Kobayashi Group LLC announced today that Alana Kobayashi Pakkala is the company’s new CEO, effective last Friday. The decision was made by her brothers and partners, B.J. and Patrick Kobayashi.

Kobayashi Group was founded in 1994 and has a successful track record of developing luxury and affordable housing projects in Hawaiʻi that focus on sustainability and community impact.

“Alana’s time has truly arrived; she is among the most talented and dedicated professionals in our industry,” said Patrick Kobayashi, chairman of the board of directors at Kobayashi Group. “Her strong, compassionate and visionary leadership has driven unprecedented success, achieving more in the last five years than in any other period in the history of the company.”

Kobayashi Pakkala played an instrumental role in the company’s development of recent high-end projects like the Kūkiʻo Golf & Beach Club, Four Seasons Hualālai and Park Lane Ala Moana.

She’s also committed to developing more affordable housing with Kapolei Kai and Hale Kalele on Oʻahu. Under her leadership since 2020, Kobayashi Group has commenced the development of 2,067 residential units — 60 percent of which are affordable.

“I am truly honored to step into the role of CEO at Kobayashi Group,” said Kobayashi Pakkala. “My two brothers, B.J. and Patrick, along with the invaluable guidance of our father, Bert, have grown this family-owned company since the early 1990s.

 

“I am excited to take the baton and lead the next phase of our journey. I am deeply grateful for what we have achieved and proud of what we have developed over the years. With a firm commitment to creating best-in-class, sustainable, and innovative projects, I look forward to leading our talented team as we help shape the future of Hawai‘i’s communities, creating exceptional spaces where residents and businesses can thrive.”

Since 2020, Kobayashi Pakkala has overseen $2.22 billion in real estate development with her colleagues at Kobayashi Group and BlackSand Capital, and is expected to lead an additional $1.8 billion in projects over the next two years.

“We anticipate launching an additional $1.8 billion in real estate development under her leadership over the next two years,” said B.J. Kobayashi, co-founder, senior partner and board member of Kobayashi Group. “It’s truly remarkable; her impact on the industry is profound. Patrick and I couldn’t be prouder of her exceptional work and look forward to her continued success.”

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Kobayashi Pakkala is a graduate of Punahou School and Georgetown University. She has also served on the board of directors for the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children and O‘ahu Transit Services Inc., as well as the boards of Kapiʻolani Health Foundation and Assets School. She is also a founding member of the GIFT Foundation of Hawaiʻi and has volunteered as an ambassador for the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.