HABA is one of the premier Hellenic-American organizations in the New York metropolitan area.
Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit, HABA promotes the professional and educational interests of Greek-Americans, Cypriot-Americans, and Pan-Hellenes in the banking and finance sectors.
Today, our membership counts over a thousand active professionals across more than 250 institutions, ranging from investment banking and asset management to insurance, fintech, and consulting.
Since its inception, HABA has strived to serve the Hellenic professional community by organizing lectures, seminars, receptions, book signings, cultural events, and job fairs.
Over the past four decades, we’ve welcomed renowned speakers and thought leaders, leaving a mark not only in the financial world but across the broader cultural landscape.
Our roots are Hellenic. Our reach is global.
Our strength is community.
Our impact has been acknowledged by the press, academic institutions, and governments alike — a testament to the strength of our network and the vision of our members.
Beyond events, HABA fosters a community where Hellenic heritage meets professional growth — a place where careers advance, ideas flourish, and lifelong connections are born.
HABA is a leading New York–based Hellenic‑American organization dedicated to cultivating professional growth, industry leadership, and meaningful connections within the banking and finance sectors. Through dynamic networking opportunities, educational programming, and cultural engagement, HABA brings together a diverse community of professionals united by shared heritage, ambition, and a commitment to excellence.
- Dr. Athanasios Orphanides, Governor, Central Bank of Cyprus
- Sarah Carlson, VP-Senior Analyst, Sovereign Risk Group, Moody's Investors Service
- Christopher Rupkey, Chief Economist, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
- Harry Markopolos, Chartered Financial Analyst & Certified Fraud Examiner
- Dr. George Handjinicolaou, Vice Chairman, The Hellenic Capital Market Commission
- Robert Savage, CEO, Track.com
- Chris Varvares, President, Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC
- Tim Scala, Macro-Strategist, Sophis Investments LLC
- Elena Ambrosiadou, Co-Founder & CEO, IKOS
- Charles Anastasiou, Managing Director, Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
- Dr. Constantine Soras, Managing Director, CGS Economic & Financial Consulting
- Demetri Papacostas, FX Derivative Product Specialist, Bloomberg L.P.
- Dr. Charles Calomiris, Professor of Financial Institutions, Columbia University
- Dr. James Maroosis, Fordham Graduate School of Business Peter Stavropoulos, Esq.
- John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman & CEO, Calamos Investments
- Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, Chairman & CEO, Merck & CO. (ret.)
- Peter G. Peterson, Chairman, Blackstone Group & Former U. S. Secretary of Commerce
- Emmanuel Kampouris, President & CEO, American Standard Inc.
- Nassos Michas, Chairman, Private Banking, Merrill Lynch
- John A. Georges, Chairman & CEO, International Paper (ret.)
- William S. Stavropoulos, Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company
HABA regularly organizes free events for its members, including lectures, panel discussions, networking receptions, and cultural gatherings.
From industry leaders to government officials, our speakers bring insight and inspiration to every session.
These events foster both professional growth and a strong sense of community connection within the Hellenic-American network.
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