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HACC Elects new Executive Board

From L-R Past President John C. Stratakis, Rob Lustrin, Chairman Nick Katsanos, Executive VP Peter Bazos, Todd Johnson, President Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper, Alex Maimis, Demetri Diakolios, John Papaspanos, Past President Brian P. Devine, George Zapantis, Advisory Board Chair Clay Maitland

NEW YORK, NY – GNUSA

The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) announced the election and re-election of its Executive Board Members following its Annual Meeting held on Monday June 30 in New York City.

“The new leadership reflects HACC’s ongoing commitment to promoting Greek-American business interests, fostering economic partnerships, and supporting professional growth within the community”, HACC states in a press release.

The 2025-2026 Executive Board is composed of “a dynamic group of leaders, including both newly elected and re-elected members who bring extensive experience, commitment, and passion to the Chamber’s mission”.

Executive Officers:

• Chairman, Nick Katsanos, (Seward and Kissel)
• President: Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper, (Red Apple Group)
• Executive Vice President: Peter Bazos, (Southern Star Shipping)
• Vice President: Humera Ahmed, (LISCR)
• Treasurer: Antony Contomichalos, (MacArthur Management)
• Secretary: Daniel Tadros, (The American P&I Club)

• Advisory Chair: Clay Maitland, (International Registries)
• Advisory Chair: Nancy Papaioannou, (NAMA Consulting)

“This distinguished Board will oversee the continued success of HACC’s premier events, including the Person of the Year Gala, the HACC-NACC Shipping Conference, business panels, cultural programs, and initiatives supporting young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Additionally, the Chamber remains focused on expanding U.S.-Greece trade relations, strengthening partnerships across key industries such as shipping, finance, real estate, and technology, and providing impactful networking and educational opportunities for its members”, the press release continues.

“I am honored to serve alongside this accomplished group of professionals who are deeply committed to advancing the Chamber’s mission”, said newly-elected President Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper. “Together, we will continue building bridges within the Hellenic-American community while promoting growth and collaboration across industries”.

For more information about the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce you can visit www.hellenicamerican.cc or contact [email protected].