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Semiramis Paliou
Chief Executive Officer at
DIANA SHIPPING INC.
Net worth: 80 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Ms. Semiramis Paliou is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Aegean Airlines SA, a Member at Global Maritime Forum, a Member at The Union of Greek Shipowners, a Chairman & President at The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association, a Chief Executive Officer & Director at Diana Shipping, Inc. and a Chief Executive Officer at Diana Shipping Services SA. She is on the Board of Directors at Aegean Airlines SA, The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd., UK P&I Club and Diana Shipping, Inc. Ms. Paliou was previously employed as a Chairman by The International Marine Environment Protection Association, a Chairman by OceanPal, Inc., a Chief Operating Officer by Performance Shipping, Inc., a MD, Head-Technical, Operations, Crew & Supply by Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd., and a President & Director by Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp.
She received her undergraduate degree from Imperial College London and a graduate degree from the University College London.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIANA SHIPPING INC. 22.55% | 2026-10-11 | 27,858,240 ( 22.55% ) | 77 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
SVRN, INC. 3.74% | 2026-07-30 | 70,082 ( 3.74% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
| 2025-07-21 | 1,200 ( 100% ) | 59 976 $ | 2026-09-29 | |
| 2026-03-17 | 10,675 ( 100% ) | 29 356 $ | 2026-09-29 | |
| 2026-03-17 | 400 ( 100% ) | 1 100 $ | 2026-09-29 |
Semiramis Paliou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIANA SHIPPING INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-02-28 |
| AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A. | Director/Board Member | 2026-10-11 |
Diana Shipping Services SA
 Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Manages and operates a shipping fleet | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association | Chairman | 2020-05-31 |
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd.
 The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-31 |
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2022-01-31 |
UK P&I Club
 UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides professional and investment insurance services | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-31 |
Global Maritime Forum
 Global Maritime Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit organization for maritime industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2022-03-31 |
Former positions of Semiramis Paliou
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| SVRN, INC. | Chairman | 2025-10-27 |
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Education of Semiramis Paliou
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
54
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Diana Shipping, Inc.
 Diana Shipping, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries owns dry-bulk vessels | Transportation |
Performance Shipping, Inc.
 Performance Shipping, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates ocean-going vessels for transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products | Transportation |
Imperial College London
 Imperial College London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Aegean Airlines SA
 Aegean Airlines SA AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
University College London
 University College London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Diana Shipping Services SA
Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Manages and operates a shipping fleet | Transportation |
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. | |
The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association | |
The International Marine Environment Protection Association
 The International Marine Environment Protection Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates marine environmental protection association | Commercial Services |
UK P&I Club
UK P&I Club Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides professional and investment insurance services | Finance |
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd.
The UK Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp.
 Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides shipping services | Transportation |
Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd.
 Unitized Ocean Transport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides cargo and refrigerated vessel services | Transportation |
Global Maritime Forum
Global Maritime Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit organization for maritime industry | Commercial Services |
OceanPal, Inc.
 OceanPal, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a digital asset treasury company | Finance |
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