Sotirios Theofanis

Dr. Theofanis is an internationally acknowledged expert in ports and freight logistics with a unique blend of regulatory; administrative; high level managerial; research; and academic background.

He is Professor of Practice and Programme Lead, MSc in Shipping, Port Management and Logistics, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece & Research Fellow (Professorial Fellowship), South – East European Research Center (SEERC). Honorary Professor, University of York School of Management, UK. Non – Resident Affiliated Faculty & Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Infrastructure & Transportation (CAIT), Rutgers University, NJ, USA. Managing Partner, MARLOGMIND PC, a Company specialized in Freight, Port & Maritime Logistics. Academic Director, Executive Programme in Port Senior Management, Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI), Nahalal, Israel. Non – Resident Affiliated Faculty, The University of Memphis, Department of Civil Engineering, Tennessee, USA, specializing in inland waterways transportation. Visiting Professor, Department of Economics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece teaching Maritime Logistics.

Ex – Chairman & CEO, Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA SA) (2018-2020); Director, Freight & Maritime Program at CAIT, Rutgers University, NJ, USA (2006 – 2013); SVP & CEO, Loulis Group (2004-2006); President & CEO, Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA SA) (2002- 2004); CEO, Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA SA) (1999-2002); Expert, Head of Unit & Acting Director, Ports Directorate, Greek Ministry of Merchant Marine (1986-1999) (retired as Senior Commander (Eng) HCG). Past President of EXANTAS National Port Training Institute, Greece (2018 – 2021).

He led the efforts for the Corporatization of PPA SA & ThPA SA (1998-1999); and Stock Listing of both ThPA SA (2001) and PPA SA (2003) in the Athens Stock Exchange (ASA).

Founding Member and past Member of the Executive Committee of the European Seaports Organisation (ESPO), in April 2019, he has been selected as Port Professional of the month in Europe, by ESPO.

He holds MEng In Civil Engineering (specialization in Port & Environmental Engineering), National Technical University of Athens, Greece; MSc in Environmental Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK; Executive Diploma in Port Senior Management, Galilee College, Israel; and PhD in Maritime & Port Logistics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.