As South Melbourne Hellas enters a new chapter in its proud history, the Club is also evolving its governance structure.
We are pleased to confirm that the Club will now be led by two Co-Presidents, Andrew Mesourouni and Bill Papastergiadis.
With a senior football program now running year-round across three major competitions, the Australian Championship (National Second Tier) beginning in less than two weeks, the FIFA Oceania Professional League in January, and the NPL season commencing soon after, the demands on leadership, player rosters, administrative staff and stadium management have never been greater. This new approach reflects our commitment to meeting these responsibilities at the highest level.
Both Andrew and Bill bring over a decade of service to the Club, having held senior positions including Football Director (Andrew) and Head of Legal and Chairman (Bill). Their experience and dedication will help guide the Club through this exciting era.
Andrew Mesourouni said:
“It’s time. Hellas must truly unite behind the strength of its badge and proud history. For the first time in our history, unity will be on display with two Presidents sharing responsibility alongside a passionate Board of Directors. This is not about any individual but about one Club coming together, members and fans, young and old, united by love and respect for our great Club. Together, we will rise, both in football and in community values, as a home for all.”
Bill Papastergiadis said:
“It is a privilege to serve at this historic Club, whose record of history and success in Australian football is unmatched. We must respect the contributions of all who came before us, including Nick Maikousis. Alongside Andrew, our focus will be to deliver the best possible football product for our supporters. Football in Australia is undergoing significant change, and we want Hellas to be at the forefront of this new era.”
The Board structure otherwise remains unchanged and continues to include Peter Kokotis, Tass Roufos, Tony Margaritis, Mario Vinaccia, Nicole Jacobs, Ashley Maikousis, Theo Chronis, Andrew Mesourouni, Bill Papastergiadis, Bill Panayotou, Steve Kyriazis and Nathan McLean
