Nick Daskalakis Managing Director Alpha Shipping Advisors Ltd Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Shipping Advisors Ltd with offices in Athens, Oslo and exclusive partners in Shanghai and Singapore. Former senior banker with a leading western traditional ship finance bank- London and Piraeus and former Head of Greece of a Finance Shipbroking Company. Over 25 years of experience in shipping, dept finance transactions and unique expertise in leasing transactions (Chinese, Japanese, Finance, Operating), equity, ECA finance, joint ventures and commercial advisory. Has successfully led the completion of high profile and notable transactions for private and US listed shipping groups. BSc from Southampton Solent University and MSc from University of Wales, Cardiff. Member of Piraeus Propeller Club, Hellenic Ship Broker Association, Association of Greek Bankers and Financial Executives and Chios Marine Club.