Vangelis S Marinakis

For 21 years Mr Marinakis had been working in ship management companies in various operational, commercial and leadership positions, with a mindset focused on solid organisation, relation-building on the grounds of respect and elaborated strategic ship-management and employment. Under his directorship, safety and goals maximization were accomplished.

Being a client of Island Oil for years and sharing the same values, he accepted its offer to become its COO in 2021. Since then, he oversees the commercial and operational activities, participating in the group’s efforts to fulfil its vision to organically grow and to provide a client-centred service with excellence and integrity. Since joining, he has contributed to the streamline of processes, the company’s growth from 5 to 8 trading offices around the world, while adding more services to its portfolio.

Mr Marinakis is also the Managing Director of the 1969 established Prodromos Shipping Agencies, member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Marine Club since 2004 and a Hellenic Chamber of Shipping maritime arbitrator. He is an Athens College graduate, holds a BSc in Economics from the Athens School of Economics and a MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance from City University, London.