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Petros Pappas
Founder at
STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Net worth: 151 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Petros Alexandros Pappas is the founder of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., holding the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2014, founded in 2006.
Mr. Pappas was the founder of Oceanbulk Maritime SA, holding the title of Chairman, founded in 1989.
Mr. Pappas is also the founder of Oceanbulk Group, Combine Marine, Inc., Oceanbulk Shipping & Trading SA, Interchart Shipping, Inc., More Maritime Agencies, Inc., Sentinel Marine Services, Inc., Oceanbulk Carriers LLC, PST Tankers LLC, Oceanbulk Container Carriers LLC.
Mr. Pappas is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Star Challenger I LLC.
Mr. Pappas is currently the Chairman of The UK Defence Club since 2002.
Mr. Pappas is currently the Chairman of The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association since 2001.
Mr. Pappas is currently the Chairman of Solidus Securities SA. Mr. Pappas is currently a Member of The Union of Greek Shipowners.
Former positions include Director at Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.
and Independent Non-Executive Director at Piraeus Financial Holdings SA. Education includes undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of Michigan.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2026 | 5,550,424 ( 4.88% ) | 151 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Petros Pappas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. | Founder | 13/12/2006 |
| SOLIDUS SECURITIES S.A. | Chairman | - |
The Union of Greek Shipowners
 The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 21/07/2010 |
Star Challenger I LLC
 Star Challenger I LLC Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association
 The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides mutual insurance services | Chairman | 15/11/2001 |
The UK Defence Club
 The UK Defence Club Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides legal costs insurance for maritime industry | Chairman | 01/01/2002 |
Former positions of Petros Pappas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.
 Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invests in shipping companies | Director/Board Member | 04/12/2007 |
Oceanbulk Maritime SA | Founder | - |
Interchart Shipping, Inc.
 Interchart Shipping, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Petros Pappas
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
36
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
Male
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.
Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invests in shipping companies | Finance |
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Transportation |
Piraeus Financial Holdings SA
 Piraeus Financial Holdings SA Regional BanksFinance Provides financial and banking services | Finance |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Oceanbulk Group
 Oceanbulk Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Commercial Services |
Oceanbulk Maritime SA | |
Combine Marine, Inc. | |
Oceanbulk Shipping & Trading SA | |
Interchart Shipping, Inc.
Interchart Shipping, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Commercial Services |
More Maritime Agencies, Inc. | |
Sentinel Marine Services, Inc. | |
The Union of Greek Shipowners
The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster. | |
The UK Defence Club
The UK Defence Club Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides legal costs insurance for maritime industry | Finance |
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides mutual insurance services | Finance |
Oceanbulk Carriers LLC
 Oceanbulk Carriers LLC Other TransportationTransportation Owns and operates dry bulk carriers | Transportation |
Star Challenger I LLC
Star Challenger I LLC Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne transportation solutions | Transportation |
PST Tankers LLC
 PST Tankers LLC Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Provides petro-chemical tanker transportation services | Industrial Services |
Oceanbulk Container Carriers LLC
 Oceanbulk Container Carriers LLC Marine ShippingTransportation Provides freight transport arrangement services by sea | Transportation |
Solidus Securities SA
 Solidus Securities SA Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
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