Vassilis Mantzavinos has a long career of over 33 years, in shipping banking with major international banks. He has served in senior executive positions with Barclays Bank Plc, HSBC Plc and lately with Unicredit Bank AG, as General Manager Greece and Head of Greek Shipping (2010-2022). Since 2022, he serves as Board Member in Neptune Maritime Leasing. His academic qualification include an Engineering Diploma from National Technical University of Athens (EMP), a Master of Engineering from Cornell University, NY and an MBA from Cass Business School, London. Last he is Board Member / First Vice President in the Association of Banking & Shipping Finance Executives of Hellenic Shipping.