Kukui'ula is located near Poi'pu Beach and the historic plantation town of Koloa. "We welcome Kurt as general manager where he will be part of the executive team that helps fulfill the long-term vision for this emerging luxury community," said Richard A. Holtzman, president of Kukui'ula Development Company (Hawaii), LLC.

"Kurt has experience and leadership within the resort industry here in Hawai'i at several of its most venerable resorts. His proven skills will help set the foundation for the unsurpassed levels of personalized service we intend to offer our homeowners and guests."

At Kukui'ula, Matsumoto will have "full-charge executive responsibility" for the community's club, spa and luxury lodge.

Prior to joining Kukui'ula, Matsumoto served as general manager of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the Big Island of Hawai'i, where he was responsible for the operation of the iconic hotel, the award-winning Francis H. I'i Brown golf courses and the acclaimed Mauna Lani Spa.

From 1991 to 2000, Matsumoto was vice president of resorts/administration for the Lana'i Company, Inc., where he directed the operational and financial success of the Lodge at Koele and the Manele Bay Hotel on the island of Lana'i. In that position, Matsumoto oversaw the operation of these two luxury resorts and two 18-hole signature golf courses.

Prior to Lana'i, Matsumoto was the resident manager at RockResorts' Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands. He also served in various executive positions at several Hyatt Hotels properties.