Nikos Petrakakos

Nikos Petrakakos is a seasoned professional in the maritime and sustainability sectors, currently serving as the Managing Director at Tufton since September 2022, where responsibilities include heading investments via Tufton's "Green Shipping Yield" platform and co-leading VC investments in MaritimeTech and CleanTech. As Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Ursus Maritime Capital LLC since January 2014, Nikos focuses on innovative finance solutions and consulting for environmental initiatives in commercial shipping. Previous significant roles include Partner at ARGO Capital Advisors, Director of Investment Banking at Seabury Capital, and various leadership positions at Maroon Capital Group, HART Shipping Corp, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings, Oldendorff Carriers, and internships at American Bureau of Shipping and DNV GL. Nikos holds a Master's degree in Systems Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute.