Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou Honored At Grand Banquet
Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou, who addressed the Saturday Forum on February 14, 2015, was presented with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence at the Grand Banquet on Saturday evening. She spoke on her clinical practice and academic interests that include innovations in drug development of personalized molecular therapies to effectively treat breast cancer.
Dr. Panagiota Andreopoulou Honored At Grand Banquet
Dr. Panagiota (Penny) Andreopoulou, an Attending Endocrinologist in the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at the Weill Cornell Medical College, who addressed the Saturday Forum on February 14, 2015, was presented with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence at the Grand Banquet on Saturday evening.
Peter Tiboris Presents "Symphony At Sunset"
Peter Tiboris, the renowned conductor and a member of Leadership 100, conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in “Symphony at Sunset”, featuring his wife, dramatic soprano Eilana Lappalainen, on Thursday evening, February 12, 2015. They were both presented with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence at the conclusion of the concert.
IOCC Honored At Grand Banquet
Constantine M. Triantafilou, the driving force behind International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) for 16 years, accepted the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence on behalf of the IOCC at the Grand Banquet on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He spoke at the Opening Forum on Thursday, February 12, 2015 on the work of the organization in more than 50 countries around the world. As Executive Director and CEO, Triantafilou manages all facets of relief and development programs for IOCC, including its international headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, and 10 field offices in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Saint Nicholas National Shrine Plans Presented at Leadership 100 Conference
Jerry Dimitriou, Executive Director of Administration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, presented the plans and status of the project at the Thursday Forum on February 12, 2015. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has embarked upon a strategic capital development program to raise more than $35M for its construction, as well as for additional funding to maintain and sustain the Shrine with an endowment of an estimated $12M.
George S. Tsandikos Honored With Hellenic Heritage Award
George S. Tsandikos, Chairman of Leadership 100, was presented with the Hellenic Heritage Award by Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, New York on January 29, 2015. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, dignitaries and parish leaders joined the Very Rev. Archimandrite Eugene N. Pappas, Pastor of Three Hierarchs, for the presentation. The Award, given to prominent Greek American leaders for promoting Hellenism, was initiated in 2003.
Michael Psaros Presented With Award For Excellence
Michael Psaros, a member of Leadership 100 and Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP, and a member of its Investment Committee, was presented with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence at the Grand Banquet on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Leadership 100 Conference Expands Program
The 24th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will take place February 12-15, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. It will include the traditional Bible Study and Lecture by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, along with other outstanding speakers. Two forums will feature Leadership 100 members: Michael Psaros, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP, and Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou, from the faculty at the Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. In addition, Dr. Panagiota (Penny) Andreopoulou, an Attending Endocrinologist in the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at the Weill Cornell Medical College, will join her sister in the presentation. A third Forum has also been added to address the building of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center.
Dr. Panagiota Andreopoulou Joins Address At Saturday Forum
Dr. Panagiota (Penny) Andreopoulou, an Attending Endocrinologist in the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at the Weill Cornell Medical College, will join her sister, Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou, in addressing the Saturday Forum on February 14, 2015.
Saint Nicholas National Shrine Plans To Be Presented at Thursday Forum
As the only house of worship destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Saint Nicholas Church is set to be rebuilt as the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center by the end of 2016. Jerry Dimitriou, Executive Director of Administration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, will present the plans and status of the project at the Thursday Forum on February 12, 2015.
Leadership 100 Recognizes Role of Archbishop Iakovos in Historic Civil Rights Movement
Leadership 100 members paid homage to the role of Archbishop Iakovos in the historic Civil Rights Movement in several ways. Leadership 100 Partners plan to organize a Day of Service on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Archbishop Iakovos accompanying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the historic Selma to Montgomery March.
George Bousis Chosen by Forbes 30 Under 30
George Bousis, 27, son of Leadership 100 members Eleni and Dimitris Bousis of Northbrook, Illinois, was chosen by Forbes 30 Under 30 2015, a select list of young entrepreneurs, “game changers, movers and shakers.” Forbes, the business magazine, screened 600 millennials in 20 fields by a panel of expert judges.He was chosen in the consumer technology field that Forbes characterized as the most promising young entrepreneurs who set out “to mobilize your life, building companies focused on helping to manage the day with use of a smartphone.”
Ambassador Loucas Tsilas Completes Tenure As Executive Director Of Onassis Foundation
Ambassador Loucas Tsilas completed his 15-year tenure as Executive Director of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA) in January. The Ambassador, who is leaving his post in accordance with mandatory retirement rules, will remain in the United States and remain active in a teaching position at a New York area university. He will be honored on February 3, 2015 at a dinner hosted by the President and Treasurer of the parent Alexander S. Public Benefit Foundation, Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou.
Leadership 100 Conference To Convene in Orlando in 2015
The 24th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will take place February 12-15, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The will include the traditional Bible Study and Lecture by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, along with outstanding speakers.
Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou To Address Saturday Forum
Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou will address the Saturday Forum on February 14, 2015. Dr. Andreopoulou serves on the faculty at the Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She was previously a member of the faculty in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, where she held the title of Attending Physician and Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Michael Psaros To Address Friday Forum
Michael Psaros, a member of Leadership 100 and Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP, and a member of its Investment Committee, will address the Friday Forum on February 13, 2015 at the 24th Annual Leadership 100 Conference. Named 2014 Executive of the Year by The Hellenic American Bankers Association (HABA) on May 1, 2014, he was invested as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on October 19, 2014.
Constantine M. Triantafilou To Speak At Opening Forum
Constantine M. Triantafilou, also known as “Dean,” who has been the driving force behind International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) for 16 years, will speak at the Opening Forum on Thursday, February 12, 2015. As Executive Director and CEO, Triantafilou manages all facets of relief and development programs for IOCC, including its international headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, and 10 field offices in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Tribute to Ilias I. Lalaounis
Leadership 100 will pay tribute to the late Ilias Lalaounis, the world renowned Greek academician, artist and designer. His contributions as a goldsmith and jeweler whose designs regenerated the glories of Greek history and tradition, transcended his craft and led to international recognition as the only jeweler ever elected to be a member of the French Academy of Fine Arts in 1990.
Peter Tiboris To Present "Symphony At Sunset" Thursday Evening
Peter Tiboris, the renowned conductor and a member of Leadership 100, will conduct the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in “Symphony at Sunset”, featuring his wife, dramatic soprano Eilana Lappalainen, on Thursday evening, February 12, 2015.
George And Judy Marcus Honored By Metropolis Of San Francisco
George and Judy Marcus, long-time members of Leadership 100, were honored by the Metropolis of San Francisco for their leadership and stewardship on November 15, 2014. They were presented with The Theofanis Economidis Award at a Gala whose theme was Honoring Extraordinary Leadership and Celebrating our Ministries.