Todd Apo

In this episode of Pilali, Ashley and Wren sit down with ʻIole Hawaiʻi CEO Todd Apo to explore what he’s learned from a career spanning government, business, philanthropy, and nonprofits. From serving on the Honolulu City Council to working at Disney and Howard Hughes and later chairing the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Todd has spent his career inside institutions grappling with some of Hawaiʻi’s biggest questions.Todd reflects on power and public service, the evolution of Hawaiian representation, and what it looks like to bring local voices into corporate decision-making. Together, Ashley, Wren, and Todd wrestle with tourism, development, housing, and the challenge of building an economy that serves Hawaiʻi’s people, while asking a bigger question: where can change actually happen, and who needs to be at the table to make it happen?Socials:LinkedInShow Notes:ʻIole HawaiʻiBishop MuseumHawai'i Public Radio / Hawai'i Public Broadcasting