What they call their work
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Collaborating with external institutions on professional eventsPartners with organizations such as the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations to co-organize events serving the Hellenic professional community.
- Organizing professional and educational events for Hellenic finance professionalsHosts lectures, seminars, panel discussions, networking receptions, cultural events, and job fairs focused on the economy, financial sector, and professional development for Greek-American, Cypriot, and Pan-Hellenic professionals in banking and finance. Events feature industry experts and academics and cover topics such as geopolitical risk, cryptocurrency, real estate markets, and quantum computing, with both in-person and online access.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Administering membership program with reduced event pricingOffers annual membership at $150 per year (valid through December 31, 2026) that provides access to events at reduced fees and supports networking among over a thousand active professionals from more than 250 financial institutions.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating mentorship and professional growth for emerging Hellenic-American professionalsProvides structured opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and professional visibility to support the development of emerging Hellenic-American professionals in the financial industry.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual Executive of the Year Award DinnerOrganizes an annual award dinner to honor prominent Hellenic-American executives in business, finance, and public service, such as Dean Dakolias of Fortress Investment Group and Chris Perry of Broadridge, with the award established in 1992.
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Who runs it
- ALEXANDROS PAPADOPOULOS — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA YIALAMAS SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- CONSTANTINOS A KELLAS — TREASURER
- DEMETRI PAPACOSTAS — DIRECTOR
- EMMANUEL CARAVANOS — DIRECTOR
- JAMES P GERKIS — VICE PRESIDE
- KONDILIA PARISSI — DIRECTOR
- PANAGIOTA MAHENDRU — SECRETARY
- SOPHIA PROUNTZOS — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Alma Bank Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- American Standard Inc. Partner — Hosted Emmanuel Kampouris, President & CEO of American Standard Inc., as a speaker at HABA events.
- Aon Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- Arab Bank Plc Partner — Former employer of HABA Vice President Emmanuel Caravanos
- Arch Capital Group Ltd. Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- Atlas Merchant Capital LLC Partner — Employer of Board of Directors member Alexandros Papadopoulos
- BNY Mellon Partner — Employer of Board of Directors member Robert Savage
- BNY Mellon Partner — Employer of elected HABA Director Robert Savage.
- Bank of Cyprus Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Partner — Hosted Christopher Rupkey, Chief Economist at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, as a speaker at HABA events.
- Blackstone Group Partner — Hosted Peter G. Peterson, Chairman of Blackstone Group and Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, as a speaker at HABA events.
- Bloomberg L.P. Partner — Hosted Demetri Papacostas, FX Derivative Product Specialist at Bloomberg L.P., as a speaker at HABA events.
- Broadridge Partner — Sponsor and honoree organization at HABA's Executive of the Year Award Dinner.
- Calamos Investments Partner — Hosted John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman & CEO of Calamos Investments, as a speaker at HABA events.
- Central Bank of Cyprus Partner — Hosted Dr. Athanasios Orphanides, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, as a speaker at HABA events.
- City University of New York, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership Partner — Employer of Board of Directors member Demetri Papacostas
- Columbia University Partner — Academic affiliation of moderator Professor Agostino Capponi for a HABA panel on cryptocurrency and quantum computing.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted Dr. Charles Calomiris, Professor of Financial Institutions at Columbia University, as a speaker at HABA events.
- Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner — Sponsor of HABA events.
- Dow Chemical Company Partner — Hosted William S. Stavropoulos, former Chairman & CEO of Dow Chemical Company, as a speaker at HABA events.
- Eiseman, Levine, Lehrhaupt & Kakoyiannis, P.C. Partner — Employer of Young Professionals Group member Peter Kakoyiannis
- Flagstar Bank Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- Fordham Graduate School of Business Partner — Hosted Dr. James Maroosis from Fordham Graduate School of Business as a speaker at HABA events.
- Fortress Investment Group Partner — Employer of Dean Dakolias, honored as HABA's 2026 Executive of the Year.
- Hellman & Friedman Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- IKOS Partner — Hosted Elena Ambrosiadou, Co-Founder & CEO of IKOS, as a speaker at HABA events.
- International Paper Partner — Hosted John A. Georges, former Chairman & CEO of International Paper, as a speaker at HABA events.
- KPS Capital Partners, LP Partner — Corporate member of HABA
- Lountzis Asset Management, LLC Partner — Employer of Board of Directors member Zachary Lountzis
- Merck & Co. Partner — Hosted Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, former Chairman & CEO of Merck & Co., as a speaker at HABA events.
How they approach the work
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- Education Through Targeted Financial and Economic Events 63 orgsmethodology: education-through-eventsBy delivering lectures and informative events on financial and economic topics, the organization advances professional knowledge and community influence, because structured education increases individual capability and collective sector strength within the Hellenic-American financial community.shared approach: Peer Networked Improvement →
- Integration of Cultural Heritage and Professional Developmentmethodology: culture-integrated_leadership_developmentBy combining cultural engagement with professional networking and education, the organization fosters leadership development and sustained community involvement among Hellenic-American finance professionals, because shared cultural identity strengthens trust, motivation, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.