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The Hellenic Initiative (THI) is pleased to announce that Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris has joined its Board of Directors. Founded in 2012, THI is a global non-profit organization that brings together diaspora Greeks and Philhellenes to invest in Greece today through programs focused on economic development and combating the crisis. Since its inception, THI has invested approximately $20 million and is the largest Greek diaspora organization in the world.
Ms. Papoulias-Sakellaris brings a wealth of private sector business experience, particularly in the areas of strategy and marketing, as well as significant expertise in philanthropic, civic and charitable organizations, both within the diaspora community Greek than elsewhere. Her recent activities include mentoring female entrepreneurs at Northeastern University, an expertise she plans to bring to the Hellenic Initiative’s mission to support start-ups in Greece.
Ms. Papoulias-Sakellaris earlier in her career served as vice president of global accounts at Nielsen Marketing Research, a division of Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. There, she was responsible for the development and implementation of a global marketing, sales and service organization strategy. At Nielsen, she also held the positions of National Vice President – Sales Software and Systems, Managing Director and General Manager.
Prior to joining Nielsen, she worked in ITT’s Information Systems Division (a start-up division) as Director of Sales and Engineering. She also held various sales and marketing positions at Proctor & Gamble.
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Papoulias-Sakellaris currently serves on the board of directors of International Public Power. She is active in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations, including Families First and the Museum of Science, Boston, and has served on the board of directors of Milton Academy. Cathy is also a judge and founding member of Northeastern University’s Women Who Empower platform, a judge for its annual innovation awards, and a mentor to women entrepreneurs.
Active in the Greek-American community, Papoulias-Sakellaris serves on the board of directors of Leadership 100, where she most recently served as chair of the 2nd annual conference. She is also a member of the Circle of Founders of the Faith: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism and is active in the Hellenic Women’s Club. She is married to George P. Sakellaris and the couple has two children. The Sakellaris family resides outside of Boston, where they are the primary benefactors of St. Catherine’s Church in Braintree, Massachusetts.
George Stamas, Chairman of the THI Board of Directors, said, “Cathy Papoulias-Sakellaris brings significant private sector and philanthropic board experience to THI, as well as a history of supporting women innovators. His experience is directly relevant to THI’s mission. She is dedicated to excellence and Hellenism and is a valuable and welcome addition to our Board of Directors.
Andrew Liveris, Chairman of the THI Board of Directors, said: “We are pleased to welcome someone as visionary, energetic and experienced as Cathy to the THI Board of Directors. We look forward to the contributions she will make to THI in our next decade of uniting the diaspora for Greece.
About the Hellenic Initiative
Our Mission: The Hellenic Initiative is a global non-profit organization that brings together diaspora Greeks and Philhellenes to invest in the future of Greece through programs focused on crisis relief, entrepreneurship and economic development. We are THI, a movement of the global Greek diaspora.
