Nikolas Tsakos

Founder at TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LIMITED

Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30

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Nikolas Panagiotis Tsakos is the founder of Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. since 1993, holding the title of Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director.
Mr. Tsakos is also the founder of Maria Tsakos Foundation.
Current jobs include Vice Chairman at Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, Vice Chairman at Airmania Travel SA, Director at The Union of Greek Shipowners since 2012, Director at UK P&I Club since 2012, Director at Tsakos Energy Management Ltd., Council Member at American Bureau of Shipping, Council Member at Det Norske Veritas SA, and Council Member at Bureau Veritas Greece.
Former jobs include Chairman at Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. from 1990 to 1999, Chairman at Royal National Lifeboat Institute from 2000 to 2004, Chairman at INTERTANKO from 2013 to 2018, Chairman at INTERTANKO (Norway), Non-Executive Director at Lloyds TSB Group Plc from 1990 to 2000, Non-Executive Director at Bank of Cyprus Public Co., Ltd. from 2011 to 2013, Trustee at British Marine Federation, and President at The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association from 2002 to 2006.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York conferred in 1985 and a graduate degree from City University London conferred in 1987.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LIMITED 0.28%	2026-04-27	81,600 ( 0.28% )	3 M $	2026-05-30

Nikolas Tsakos active positions

Companies	Position	Start
TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LIMITED	Founder	1993-06-30
Det Norske Veritas SA	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Airmania Travel SA Airmania Travel SA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates travel agencies	Director/Board Member	-
American Bureau of Shipping American Bureau of Shipping Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marine, offshore and gas industry services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Tsakos Energy Management Ltd.	Director/Board Member	-
Bureau Veritas Greece Bureau Veritas Greece Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides testing, inspection and certification services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee	Director/Board Member	-
UK P&I Club UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides professional and investment insurance services	Director/Board Member	2012-07-08
The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster.	Director/Board Member	2012-07-08

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Private companies	20
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services	Transportation
Lloyds TSB Group Plc Lloyds TSB Group Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services including private equity, insurance, mortgages and savings accounts	Finance
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Bank of Cyprus Public Co. Ltd. Bank of Cyprus Public Co. Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services	Finance
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Owns and manages trading motor vessels	Transportation
Royal National Lifeboat Institute Royal National Lifeboat Institute Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as a charitable organization providing sea based rescue services	Transportation
American Bureau of Shipping American Bureau of Shipping Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marine, offshore and gas industry services	Commercial Services
INTERTANKO
Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee
The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster.
British Marine Federation British Marine Federation Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Provides services to leisure and small commercial boats and yachts	Consumer Durables
Det Norske Veritas SA
The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association
City University London City University London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
UK P&I Club UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides professional and investment insurance services	Finance
Maria Tsakos Foundation
Bureau Veritas Greece Bureau Veritas Greece Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides testing, inspection and certification services	Commercial Services
Airmania Travel SA Airmania Travel SA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates travel agencies	Consumer Services
Tsakos Energy Management Ltd.
INTERTANKO (Norway) INTERTANKO (Norway) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for owners of independent tankers	Commercial Services