# Panathinaikos AKTOR organizational developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panathinaikos-aktor-organizational-developments > Updated: 2026-08-24T12:52:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Panathinaikos AKTOR has appointed Stelios Tzoutzis as the Director of U.S. Scouting & Player Development. Tzoutzis, an Athens native with experience in the NCAA collegiate basketball system, will focus on monitoring the United States market to identify and develop young talent, aiming to strengthen the club’s international presence. ## Claims - Panathinaikos AKTOR has hired Stelios Tzoutzis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tzoutzis will serve as the Director of U. S. Scouting & Player Development. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tzoutzis is the only Greek coach to have won an NCAA championship. (corroborated by 2 sources) - He won the NCAA championship in 2019 as part of the University of Virginia coaching staff. (corroborated by 2 sources) - His role involves monitoring and evaluating the United States market to strengthen the club's international presence. (single source) - Tzoutzis has experience with NCAA programs including Wake Forest, Liberty University, and the University of Virginia. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Panathinaikos appoints Stelios Tzoutzis as U.S. Scouting Director Panathinaikos AKTOR has appointed Stelios Tzoutzis as Director of U.S. Scouting & Player Development to strengthen its ties to the American NCAA market. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-hires-stelios-tzoutzis-as-us-scouting-director ### 2026-07-31: Panathinaikos appoints Sotiris Pantaleon to board of directors Panathinaikos has added longtime club figure Sotiris Pantaleon to its board, replacing Giannis Panagiotidis; the move does not alter the amateur side’s legal representation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-appoints-sotiris-pantaleon-to-board-of-directors --- Cite as: Panathinaikos AKTOR organizational developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panathinaikos-aktor-organizational-developments