Ioannis A. Alafouzos
Founder, Chairman & Director
Okeanis ECO Tankers Corp

Ioannis Alafouzos is the founder, Chairman and director of Okeanis Eco Tankers, a tanker company dual listed on the NYSE and the Oslo Stock Exchange. Mr. Alafouzos began his career in shipping in 1981 and has over 40 years of experience in all facets of the industry. He founded Kyklades Maritime Corporation’s tanker arm and has been the key strategist for the company’s cyclical asset plays. Mr. Alafouzos holds an MA from Oxford University in History of Economics. He has held numerous industry positions, including a member of the ABS Technical Committee (2005-2009), a board member of Ionian and Popular Bank during the 1990’s, as well as and a board member of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping during the 1980’s. Apart from his shipping ventures, Mr. Alafouzos is the founder of SKAI Media Group, boasting leading positions in television, radio and internet, as well as the founder of the non-profit organization “Oloi Mazi Mporoume” (“Together We Can”).