Elpi Petraki has been working for ENEA Management Inc. for the last 26 years, a Greek shipping company
that manages a fleet of small sized, clean and specialised tankers. During this time, she has been involved in
various parts of the business, with a primary focus on both operations and chartering of its fleet as well as
business development.
Elpi is currently the President of WISTA International, the Women in Shipping and Trade Association, where
goal is to encourage diversity and inclusiveness in the maritime sector, as well as to support women in
furthering their careers, and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Prior to her appointment, Elpi was the President of WISTA Hellas, a position she held for three and a half
years where she was instrumental in the National WISTA Association’s growth, and a number of initiatives
designed to support women working in maritime and encourage the next generation to consider a career in
the industry.
Serving as the 2nd Vice President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA), Elpi is involved in
the promotion and the overall development of short sea shipping within National and European borders.
Additionally, Elpi is a member of the board of directors for the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and is an active
member of Intertanko. Elpi holds an Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Elpi is also a member of the board of the Hellenic Maritime Museum, assisting in the preservation of
maritime history and the development of a culture whereby younger generations are exposed to and come
to appreciate maritime and naval traditions.
Ranked in the Lloyds List Top 100 maritime influencers, she is a well-known personality in shipping, both in
Greece and internationally, and an active member of the shipping community. Elpi regularly speaks at
industry conferences and events on a wide range of topics, from diversity in maritime and attracting the
next generation of talent, to decarbonisation, new technologies and how to address the challenges facing
the industry.
Elpi Petraki has been working for ENEA Management Inc. for the last 26 years, a Greek shipping company
that manages a fleet of small sized, clean and specialised tankers. During this time, she has been involved in
various parts of the business, with a primary focus on both operations and chartering of its fleet as well as
business development.
Elpi is currently the President of WISTA International, the Women in Shipping and Trade Association, where
goal is to encourage diversity and inclusiveness in the maritime sector, as well as to support women in
furthering their careers, and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Prior to her appointment, Elpi was the President of WISTA Hellas, a position she held for three and a half
years where she was instrumental in the National WISTA Association’s growth, and a number of initiatives
designed to support women working in maritime and encourage the next generation to consider a career in
the industry.
Serving as the 2nd Vice President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA), Elpi is involved in
the promotion and the overall development of short sea shipping within National and European borders.
Additionally, Elpi is a member of the board of directors for the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and is an active
member of Intertanko. Elpi holds an Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
Elpi is also a member of the board of the Hellenic Maritime Museum, assisting in the preservation of
maritime history and the development of a culture whereby younger generations are exposed to and come
to appreciate maritime and naval traditions.
Ranked in the Lloyds List Top 100 maritime influencers, she is a well-known personality in shipping, both in
Greece and internationally, and an active member of the shipping community. Elpi regularly speaks at
industry conferences and events on a wide range of topics, from diversity in maritime and attracting the
next generation of talent, to decarbonisation, new technologies and how to address the challenges facing
the industry.
