Mr. May was named president and chief executive officer of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and to the HECO board of directors in 1995.  He also served on the HEI board from 1995 through 2004.  Born in Newport News, Virginia, Mr. May holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial management with further training in industrial engineering from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in finance from The College of William and Mary.

Prior to joining HECO in 1992 as senior vice president, Mr. May founded Management Assets Group, a global consulting practice with engagements encompassing organizational development, mergers/acquisitions, performance measurement systems, compensation and HR system development.  From 1981 to 1989, he served as president and vice president of finance of the independent power production and industrial gas turbine manufacturing subsidiaries of Caterpillar, Inc.

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