Managing Director of DPort Services since May 2015 and Managing Director of Piraeus Consolidation and Distribution Centre S.A. (PCDC), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Group, since July 2015, George Petsis has developed a leadership profile shaped by strategic vision, financial expertise and long-standing experience in port operations and logistics. Entry into the port industry in 2009 followed more than a decade of professional experience in leading financial and advisory organizations in London and Athens, including EY (Infrastructure Projects Division – Transaction Advisory), Moody’s Investors Service (International Public Finance & Government Related Entities Division) and CMA Quotevision (CDS and Bonds Pricing Team, CME Group). Academic credentials include a BSc in Business and Management Studies from Sunderland University and an MSc in International Finance from Westminster University. Under this leadership, DPort Services and PCDC, employing more than 2,000 people, have strengthened their role in supporting and coordinating the services and logistics of the largest port in the Mediterranean and the fourth largest in Europe. Emphasis on operational excellence, reliability and organizational capability has contributed to the development of a highly experienced team of professionals serving one of Europe’s most strategically important trade gateways. A defining element of this leadership approach is the conviction that people represent the most important competitive advantage of any organization. While technology, innovation and productivity remain essential drivers of growth, sustainable performance is achieved through employee empowerment, well-being and the cultivation of a strong corporate culture. This people-centered philosophy has shaped a managerial model focused on unlocking potential, reinforcing shared values and promoting a work environment defined by responsibility, engagement and continuous development. At the same time, this approach extends beyond the workplace, reflecting a broader commitment to responsible corporate governance and meaningful social contribution. Within this framework, a series of initiatives has been developed in support of employees and their families, while also contributing to the social, cultural and economic life of local communities, with particular emphasis on children and future generations.