On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors and the Executive Search Committee, Chairpersons Gabriel Battista and Patricia de Stacy Harrison announced that Lawrence J. Purpuro will join the Foundation on September 1, 2018, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

“Larry brings to this position experience and success in development, marketing, management and leadership. Through his work on Capitol Hill, his success as an entrepreneur, and his lifelong affinity and promotion of all things Italian, Larry is a perfect fit for NIAF,” said Harrison and Battista.