Demetrios Comodromos pictured with his predecessor, Maria Pappas, and his parents, Andreas and Anna Comodromos. Photo/ GNUSA/ Tom Galanis

NEW YORK – Greek News USA

The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a well-attended Annual Membership Meeting followed by the Election of the new Board of Directors and Executive Committee on Wednesday February 5th at the offices of Neuberger Bergman in Manhattan.

Demetris Comodromos was elected as the new President of the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Maria Pappas was elected as Chairman of the Board and Maria Christodoulou, was re-elected as President of the Cypriot Young Professionals (CYP).

Outgoing President Maria Pappas thanked the membership for their support and unwavering commitment to the Chamber and in a sincere expression of appreciation said: “I have been very privileged to have worked with such a distinguished and committed group of Board of Directors for the past four years as President of the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce’’.

Pappas thanked the Executive Committee, Demetrios Comodromos, Theodore Kakoyiannis, Petroula Lambrou and Nicolas Nicolaou for their cooperation as well as the Chamber’s Executive Director Mrs. Despina Axiotakis for her unwavering support and being the “glue” of the Chamber all these years!

She also expressed her gratitude to Andreas Comodromos, Chamber Founder who has contributed to the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber since its inception in 1997, and “who has been a source of strength and valuable advice to me, during my tenure serving as president”.

Honorary Chairman and Founder, Andreas Comodromos thanked the Board for their steadfast commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the work of the Chamber and asked them to continue their support and work with the incoming Board of Directors.

He gave a brief history of how the Chamber was started over 27 years ago with the Inauguration in New York City attended by then Cyprus President, Mr. Glafcos Clerides.

Treasurer Petroula Lambrou reported that the financial condition of the Chamber is in an excellent state and has been significantly elevated these past four years with the direction of the entire Board and Maria Pappas.

The outgoing Board honored members stepping down, including Theo David, one of the Chamber’s original Board Members.

The Trade Commissioner of Cyprus the Honorable Aristos Constantine addressed the membership and expressed his admiration for the Chamber’s work and offered his continued support for the Chamber.

At the conclusion of the General Membership Meeting, the elections for the new Board were held.

The newly elected Board Members are: Agathangelou, Chloe Christodoulou, Kyriaki Christodoulou, Phil Chrysostomou, Andreas Comodromos, Demetrios Hadjiloucas, Michael Kakoyiannis, Theodore Karacostas, Nicholas Lambrou, Petroula Liapis, Angela Marcou, Nicos Nicolaou, Nicolas Pappas, Maria Savvides, Evis Shailas, Christina Stephani, Mike Tannousis, Jovanna Theodoropoulos, Stathis

The Advisory Committee consists of: John Televantos, Philip Christopher, Peter Kakoyiannis, Vassos Vassiliou, and Theo David.

The Board then voted to elect its new Executive Committee for a two- year term, and its new members are as follows: Demetrios Comodromos, President, Theodore Kakoyiannis, Vice President, Petroula Lambrou, Secretary, Philip Christodoulou, Treasurer, Maria Pappas, Chairman of the Board, Peter Kakoyiannis, Legal Counsel, Andreas Comodromos, President Emeritus, Founding Member of the Chamber, Despina Axiotakis, Executive Director, Christina Shailas, Cyprus Liaison.