Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
YP Professional Development Class (PDC) - Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast presented by Kaiser Permanente
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Events unite the business community to enhance the state’s economic climate by fostering success for businesses and business leaders alike. Attend or sponsor a Chamber event to promote your company, build brand awareness, market to your target demographics, expand your network and invest in your local community.

Join us for an engaging YP PDC: “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: 10 Lessons from Amazon That Transformed How I Lead” presented by Kaiser Permanente, featuring guest speaker David Hijjirida, President of ProService Hawaii. David will provide a deeper understanding of how organizational culture can significantly influence leadership effectiveness and overall business success.
You can expect to learn:
- Why culture isn’t just values on a wall — it’s a codified system of behaviors, expectations, and rituals
- How culture is a primary reason for success
- And more!
Registration includes breakfast consisting of croissant and pastries, lilikoi fruit salad, yogurt with granola, orange juice, and coffee.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other professionals. See you there!
David Hijirida
President
ProService Hawaii
David Hijirida returned to Honolulu after a 25-year career on the mainland, where he held leadership roles in banking, spent over a decade at Amazon, and led two fintech companies as CEO and President. With expertise in product development, technology and operations, he is passionate about fostering a high-performing ownership culture.
A Punahou alumni, who holds degrees from MIT, Cornell, and Wharton and serves as a Board Member of Squarelife and a lecturer at UH West Oahu. Hijirida is committed to bringing innovation and leadership to Hawaii’s business community. He is currently the President of ProService Hawaii and resides in Honolulu with his family.
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM HST
8:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM: Presentation
10:00 AM: Networking
Location
Private downtown location. Inquire with event planner for location.
Fees/Admission
Online Registration:
$20 - YP Member
$35 - Non-member
$35 - Alumni
At the Door Pricing:
$30 - YP Member
$45 - Non-member
$45 - Alumni
Refund policy:
5 or more business days prior to event - full refund
2-4 business days before event - 50% refund
0-1 business day before event - no refund
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