
John Platsidakis has spent over 40 years in the shipping industry, moving from banking into maritime advisory work and serving as a trusted adviser to major Greek shipping companies, including Costamare and the Angelicoussis group. He is Honorary Chairman of INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, a board member of the Union of Greek Shipowners and a member of the Executive Committee of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
He has spoken at six Mare Forum events between 2006 and 2025, including the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Mare Forum Greece.