The Hellenic Initiative in Australia - Greek Support From Down Under

More than 150 leaders of the Greek-Australian community met in Sydney recently to discuss how to mobilize Australian support for The Hellenic Initiative. Representatives from every state and the two mainland territories attended a dinner event at the Hellenic Club of Sydney’s new Alpha Restaurant, and after a lively discussion there was broad consensus to form an Australian Chapter of THI.

The Hellenic Initiative is a global, non-profit, non-governmental organization, whose vision aims, through the generosity of the Greek Diaspora and the Philhellenic community, to provide substantial encouragement and financial support to help preserve organizations and projects, while also inspiring business growth that will allow Greek people to ensure the long-term prosperity of Greece. The organization encourages the promotion of the necessary structural reforms and private capital investments, which will help to upgrade Greece’s competitiveness.

Apart from Andrew Liveris, founding members of the initiative also include Libra CEO George Logothetis, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent, renowned Washington lawyer and investment consultant George Stamas, and George David, chairman of Coca-Cola Hellas.

The event MC was Helen Kapolos of the Seven Network’s Sunday Night program, THI founding member and Dow Chemical CEO  Andrew N. Liveris was the keynote speaker.  The organizing committee included Nick Mitaros, Nick Pappas, George Giovas, Greg Gav and Penny Maragiannis.  Joining the event from the US were THI Executive Committee member Dean Dakolias and John and Mae Calamos.

“This was the first time so many community leaders nationwide have come together to discuss how to organize our community in support of Greece,” said Nick Pappas.

To read more, please visit: Greek Reporter Australia

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Konstantinos Menzel