Leadership 100 has announced the appointment of Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos as its new Executive Director. Fr. Papazafiropoulos will succeed Paulette Poulos, who has faithfully served as Executive Director since 2011 and as Development Director of Leadership 100 since 2005.
Previously: Paulette Poulos, a life dedicated to service
Ms. Poulos’ distinguished service to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America spans six decades. Since 1965, she has held numerous key positions, including Director of the Office of Archbishop Iakovos. In the spring of 2025, she announced her intention to retire, graciously committing to remain in her role until a successor was appointed to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition.
Leadership 100 issued the following statement via social media:
“The Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting on Friday morning, February 27, 2026, elected Rev. Protopresbyter Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos as Executive Director of Leadership 100, with the consensus of the Board of Trustees, meeting Friday afternoon, according to Michael N. Bapis, Chairman. He will officially take office on June 1, 2026.
‘We are pleased with the choice of Father Panagiotis at this critical juncture for Leadership 100 and our Beloved Church. He brings deep experience, expertise, and energy to the role of Executive Director. We are indebted to our current Executive Director, Paulette Poulos, for recommending him and grateful that she will stay on in a new role for a transitional period to familiarize him with our operations,’ said Bapis.
Father Panagiotis comes to the role with more than 20 years of experience in ecclesiastical administration and the financial sector. He currently serves the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as the Director of the Archbishop’s Office, where he oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Archbishop. Before his ordination, he worked in consultative financial services where he delivered tailored insurance solutions to institutional clients and their families.
He served as Archdiocesan Assistant Chancellor and Interim Chancellor, where he managed clergy assignments, mediated conflicts, conducted sensitive investigations, and oversaw the administrative transition of the Chancellor’s Office after the Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.”
