Family Business Center of Hawaii

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Shidler College of Business

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O'ahu Chapter Meeting with Kuha'o Zane

The Intersection of Family Business, Fashion & Philanthropy with Kuhao Zane, Creative Director – Sig Zane Designs

How do you carry forward a brand built on family heritage while evolving it for the future? Join Kuha’o Zane, Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs, as he shares his journey stepping into the family business, honoring his father’s design legacy, and making his own mark in the industry. From navigating creative decision-making to balancing business growth with the family foundation’s philanthropic mission, this conversation will explore the challenges and opportunities of leading across generations. Expect an engaging discussion on storytelling, leadership, and the intersection of purpose and profit in a family enterprise.

 Bring your questions and be part of the conversation! 

Mahalo to Hawaii Leadership Forum for sponsoring this meeting.  Learn more  about them here.

 

About our speaker:

Kuha’o Zane, Creative Director of Sig Zane Designs and SZKaiao comes from a generational Hula family practice that grounds and informs his day-to-day career.

Zane, has worked with his father, company founder Sig Zane for the past 21 years, from sweeping sidewalks to opening two Oahu locations, Sig On Smith and Kaiao_Space. With his design studio SZKaiao, Kuha’o employs their unique approach that blends cultural values with design. Their work with both local and international clients range from branding, art installations, airplane liveries and architectural way-finding.

Currently, Kuha’o also serves as the president of Edith Kanakaole Foundation, a non-profit that employs his family’s generational cultural insight through curriculum development, site restoration, consulting and publishing. Kuha’o weaves this range of sectors and interests together as a platform to serve his community.

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