Michalis Dalacouras was with Dalex Shipping Co. S.A., the Greek dry bulk shipping company founded by George Dalacouras, which marked 50 years in 2018. TradeWinds reported that year that he was among those running the company. He holds engineering qualifications (B.Eng., M.Eng., MISC).
He spoke as a panellist at four Mare Forum events between 2011 and 2015, including the Iron Ore & Coal Shipping Summit and the Blue Shipping Summit/Forum.