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• Joined Sophocles Zoullas in establishing Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Took company public in June 2005 and built up a fleet of 45 vessels including 43 Supramax vessels with an average age of less than five years. • Responsible for all aspects of ship finance (structuring and restructuring), capital markets transactions, investor relations as well as treasury, accounting, tax, auditing and internal control functions. Built up chartering department, operations and technical management teams to over 50 persons based in New York and more recently Singapore. Managed a staff of ten.

• Raised debt and equity finance for ship owners.• Worked with high yield issuers and investors on bond restructuring issues

• Established global reputation as one of the top-rated analysts in shipping sector.• Published research. Developed, originated and maintained trading relationships with major institutional investors, hedge funds and ship owners.• Developed Corporate Finance marketing presentations.

• Revitalized specialist ship finance periodical “Marine Money” into ‘must read.’ • Organized global seminars and conferences.• Expertise in media relations regarding maritime incidents

Owner/Operator of Foreign Flag Bulk Fleet (a privately held shipping company that owned and operated 17 vessels, including 14 Handymax dry bulk vessels and three tankers)• Responsible for all functions attached to a Senior CFO of a major corporation.• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of commercial, operations and technical ship management.• High-level communication and presentation experience to banks, investors and senior management. • Heavy acquisition/disposition and restructuring experience.