Petros Pappas is the Chief Executive Officer of Star Bulk and a member of its Board of Directors since inception. Throughout his career in the shipping industry, Mr. Pappas has overviewed over 300 vessel acquisitions and disposals. He is the founder of Oceanbulk Maritime S.A., and a number of other companies involved in the management of dry, wet and container vessels as well as in various service sectors of the shipping industry. Mr. Pappas has served as Chairman of the UK Defence Club and has sat on the Board of several companies and institutions. Mr. Pappas is a graduate of Athens College and has subsequently received a B.A. in Economics and an MBA from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.