Christofer Papanikolaou
22 years experience specializing in investment banking and in client debt solutions and structured finance.
During his tenure with Libra Group, has participated in more than €3bn of debt deals including the first Shipping NPL portfolio sale. Over the last 5 years has participated in over $600m of shipping loan financings.
Headed the South East Europe desk of Yorvik Partners (London hedge fund specialized in debt deals for private companies)
Has worked in the Debt Capital Markets team of Banco Commercial Portugues, managing the Greek exposures of the bank in structured finance and real estate, and prior to that at Grant Thornton and PWC Corporate Finance in the UK
Graduate of the Athens College, holds a MSc from London School of Economics and University of Southern California and a first-class BA from University of York. Has qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC in London
Dimitris Antonatos
Shipping Debt Originator based in Athens, with over 35 years in banking and finance
Partner of MFA (Maritime Finance Advisors) since inception, a leading specialized ship finance platform, managing private credit portfolios focused on the global shipping industry
Attained the rank of Director of a major European Bank’s Shipping Department, initially in London, and then establishing the Bank’s Greek Office and initiating over 160 transactions
Was COO of a Greek shipping group operating tankers and bulk carriers
Has placed over USD710m of shipping debt business over the past 6 years
Graduate of Westminster School and Oxford University.
Margarita Trivyzas
Athens-based Portfolio Management Officer with over 15 years in the banking industry
Chief Administration Officer and Portfolio Manager of MFA, a leading specialized ship finance platform, managing private credit portfolios focused on the global shipping industry
Previously worked as a Relationship Manager of a leading Greek leasing company, managing a loan portfolio of over 300 clients, negotiating contract terms and analysing credit risk
MSc in International Business and Economic Integration and B.A. In Business Economics from the University of Reading, UK.
Shipping Finance Diploma from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Theodore Famelis
Corporate Finance professional with significant experience in corporate, financial, and commercial management in diverse sectors such as shipping, renewable energy, and investment funds
Co-founder of a shipping and logistics start up. CFO of Enerpro Ltd, a Renewable Energy Group.
Worked as a Dry-cargo chartering ship broker and as a costing supervisor at a major Greek Quality Assurance company
Involved in the development of a dry-bulk shipping fund and a NASDAQ listed SPAC entity.
MBA from the University of Piraeus, graduate of MSc Shipping Transport & Logistics of London Metropolitan University, BSc Political and Economic Science of University of Crete.
John Dafnos
17 years of active participation in the development, structuring, fund-raising, and operation of multiple projects and start-ups in Greece, S.E. Asia, N. Africa and Europe, in a diverse range of industries including shipping, yachting, and renewable energy.
Main areas of expertise include project management, operations and finance, with significant experience in assessing and modelling investment opportunities.
Key career highlights include; operations and Project Manager of Enerpro, a renewable energy Fund; Co-founded a shipping start-up, created to implement shipping liner services in regions with underserved trade potential.
B.Sc. in Business Management & Administration from the University of Piraeus.
Christina Ozdzenski
Athens-based Loan Associate with academic background in Shipping and Economics, graduate of Deree – The American College of Greece
Currently supporting the origination, execution, and monitoring of shipping loans at Ydor, assisting in structuring and implementing tailored financing solutions for shipowners
Actively involved in financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management processes, contributing to the assessment of credit risk and loan performance monitoring
Provides analytical support to senior team members during transaction structuring, client negotiations, and investment committee preparations