Nicky Pappadakis

Nicky Pappadakis joined the family firm A.G. Pappadakis & Co Ltd in London as a management trainee on graduating, having earlier served periods at sea as an apprentice, and rose to head the firm's chartering and operations before taking charge of the family's maritime and aviation interests. He has served as a board member of the Union of Greek Ship-Owners, Chairman of the Greek Committee of RINA, President of the US Propeller Club International, Port of Piraeus, and President of the Malta International Shipping Council. He is Chairman Emeritus of INTERCARGO.

He spoke at 18 Mare Forum events between 2011 and 2017, chairing three of them, including the 1st Blue Shipping Summit 2011 and the first two Cayman Islands Shipping Summits, and giving a keynote address at the 4th Iron Ore & Coal Shipping Summit 2012.