Maria Dede

Maria Dede has served as Chief Accounting Officer since September 1, 2005 during which time she has been responsible for all financial reporting requirements. She has also served as an employee of Diana Shipping Services S.A. since March 2005. In 2000 Maria Dede joined the Athens branch of Arthur Andersen, which merged with Ernst and Young (Hellas) in 2002, where she served as an external auditor of shipping companies until 2005. From 1996 to 2000 Maria Dede was employed by Venus Enterprises S.A., a ship-management company, where she held a number of positions primarily in accounting and supplies. Maria Dede holds a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies from the University of Piraeus and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the ALBA Graduate Business School and a Master’s degree in Auditing and Accounting from the Greek Institute of Chartered Accountants.