Nikolas Hatzistergos is President of the Hellenic Club, Chairman of Bank of Sydney and Executive Chairman of William Buck NSW. With more than three decades’ experience in executive leadership, accounting, advisory and corporate governance, he brings strong strategic, financial and board expertise to the Club. Nikolas is also a Director of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Praxity Global Alliance.

As President he is committed to strengthening the Club’s role in preserving Hellenic culture and community life.

Nick was elected to the board in November 2014.

Bill Kritharas is a partner at Sparke Helmore Lawyers and an experienced work health and safety, construction and litigation lawyer. He advises private and public sector clients on compliance, investigations, disputes and governance. A former Deputy Mayor of Canterbury City Council, Bill has a long record of community service and civic leadership. As a director of the Hellenic Club, he contributes legal, governance and community engagement experience to support the Club’s cultural and charitable objectives

Bill was elected to the Board in December 2013

John Comino is one of the longest-serving members of the Hellenic Club board, having served in senior roles including President, Vice President and Treasurer. A highly experienced solicitor with specialist expertise in property law, John has provided valuable guidance on legal, governance and property matters. He is also a former Mayor of Woollahra Council, bringing local government experience and a deep understanding of planning and community affairs to the Club’s leadership.

John was elected to the Board in October 2003.

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Greg Gav is a respected Sydney businessman and property entrepreneur with extensive experience in commercial and residential development. As Director of Mars Property Group, he brings practical expertise in property, development, finance and asset management. Greg has also served in senior governance roles in the Greek-Australian community, including with St Basil’s NSW/ACT and Bank of Sydney. As a director of the Hellenic Club, he contributes commercial judgement and strong commitment to community sustainability.

Greg was elected to the Board in July 2009.

Christine Kanellakis is a strategy, commercial and transformation executive with more than 25 years’ experience across infrastructure, transport, logistics, energy, utilities and defence. A former commercial litigator and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors program, she brings expertise in strategy, governance, commercial negotiation, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. As a director of the Hellenic Club, Christine contributes practical leadership and disciplined commercial thinking to support the Club’s future direction.

Christine was elected to the Board in November 2017.

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James Stevens (Stefanidakis) is an entrepreneur. Founder of Roses Only Group in Australia, UK, USA, Singapore and HK. He sold the Australian business only in 2013 and recently went back into flowers with his new brand Mr Roses in Australia. James also has a shareholding and directorship of the Fresh Venture Group which operates Fruit at Work, Bockers and Pony, and the Snowgoose brands. He serves on the advisory council for the school of business at UNSW and was a founding member of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UNSW. James also served on the board of the Leukaemia Foundation for many years.

Peter Kaliaropoulos is an internationally experienced telecommunications and technology executive with senior leadership and board experience across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. His former roles include senior executive positions with Optus, StarHub, Zain Saudi Arabia, Batelco, British Telecom and Telstra. He holds engineering and business qualifications and brings strategic, operational and transformation expertise to the Club. As a director, Peter supports the Club’s long-term planning, governance and engagement with future generations.

Peter was elected to the Board in October 2024.

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