APPLETON, Wis–The head of the United Way Fox Cities has resigned. In an email sent to partner organizations Friday night, it was announced that Peter Gianopoulos had stepped down as President and C-E-O of the United Way. The resignation is immediate.
Dear Nonprofit Partners,
I am writing today with important news to share with all of you. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Peter Gianopoulos, President & CEO of United Way Fox Cities, resigned earlier today, effective immediately. We understand that this news may come as a shock to some of you, just as it did to us, but we are thankful for Peter’s contributions to United Way Fox Cities and our community as a whole.
With a highly effective leadership team, a dedicated Board and talented team members who Peter himself recognized as “an amazing group who give everything every day,” we are well-positioned to continue our mission of improving lives. Business will continue to operate as usual under the leadership of our Board and management team while we identify an interim leader and then begin our formal search for a new President & CEO. We are all committed to maintaining stability and ensuring that our services remain uninterrupted throughout this transition period. We will provide more information in the days and weeks ahead and we encourage anyone with concerns or questions to reach out to us. We are always open to listen and support.
And again, I’d like to personally express my deepest gratitude for the dedication and service Peter provided to our organization. We appreciate his hard work and the impact he has made during his time with us, and we wish him the very best.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate through this transition.
Sincerely,
Wendy, United Way’s Leadership Team and Kim Bassett (Chairperson)
The board is working to appoint an interim leader and a new President and C-E-O. Gianopoulos was in that role since April of 2021.
