Marcus Yano

Background

About Marcus Yano

As President of Pacific Impact Zone, I provide strategic leadership to advance defense innovation and strengthen Hawai‘i’s role as a hub for national security technology. I focus on charting the path forward for PIZ, building on the foundation set by our founder while scaling impact for both the defense community and the people of Hawai‘i.My background spans technology leadership, business development, and national security, with experience in IT strategy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and leadership development. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at leadership conferences and industry summits alongside experts from IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Presidio. Earlier in my career, I served in uniform, an experience that continues to guide my approach to mission-driven leadership.At PIZ, my vision is not only to accelerate defense innovation but to create lasting opportunities for Hawai‘i’s next generation, so our children can pursue meaningful, competitive tech careers while staying rooted in the islands.