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, 2025 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.
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 of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce
• Chairman, Nick Katsanos, Seward and Kissel
• President: Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper, Red Apple Group
• Executive Vice President: Peter Bazos, Southern Star
• 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 US-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.
“I am honored to serve alongside this accomplished group of professionals who are deeply committed to advancing the Chamber’s mission,” said Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper, President of the HACC. “Together, we will continue building bridges within the Hellenic-American community while promoting growth and collaboration across industries.”
The Chamber’s role as a bridge between the US and Greece
Beyond its traditional commercial role, the Chamber administered the “George E. Athans Scholarship Fund” (before entrusting it to the Office of Financial Aid at New York University) and continues to assist in the selection of its recipients. The Chamber’s honorees for achievement have not been limited to commerce, but have also come from the arts and politics. The Chamber has co-sponsored investment seminars and hosted political leaders.
It was founded in 1947. Its founder was Kyriacos P. Tsolainos, a truly remarkable and legendary man. He was a native of Smyrna and came to Greece as a refugee after the Asia Minor disaster. Its objective at its inception was to favorably present, publicize, and service the substantial Greek shipping interests of the downtown financial area.
Upon the exodus of our maritime magnates to more favorable offshore locations, the Chamber altered its operational objectives. It promptly emphasized the foreign trade and commercial aspects between Greece and the United States.
Today, its members include many Greek-Americans doing business in Greece or trading in Greek products. The Chamber is expanding its horizons to encourage greater participation from corporate America in its active membership and foster a wider and closer relationship with Greek businesses in the United States and throughout the rest of the world.
It is a multifaceted organization that offers various things to different people and provides a network and forum for its members to meet, interact, and exchange ideas. Lastly, it is a vehicle from which to gain an additional perspective.