Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce the speakers of the first CSN Cyprus ‘Current Shipping Affairs Debate’ “Are the challenges of 2024 for shipping up for debate?”.
Date: 24 January 2024
Time: 16:00-19:00
Venue: Columbia Plaza, Limassol
Nicolas Jirkas, Deputy CEO and Executive Member of the Board of Directors – Island Oil
Nicolas Jirkas is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) of the Island Oil (Holdings) group of companies, also serving on its Board of Directors. As Deputy CEO of a respected supplier in the global marine bunker market, Nicolas is responsible to lead subsidiaries and departments of the group.
Nicolas joined Island Oil (Holdings) in 2011 as CFO, leading the Accounts and Finance Department for 12 years during which the group experienced its most significant growth.
His prior experience includes serving as the Group Financial Controller of the largest dairy products company in Cyprus.
Nicolas is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), having gained his qualification in 1998 while working in London. He holds the degree BSc. Economics (Accounting & Finance) from the London School of Economics (LSE).
He lives in Nicosia with his family (wife and three children).
Save the date in your calendar for this promising debate “Are the challenges of 2024 for shipping up for debate?” The shipping industry will be faced with several challenges, in the year ahead with acute interest on the rising cost of fuel, the shortage of labour, the increasing complexity of regulations as well as the threat of cyberattacks. The event will provide a platform for experts to debate these challenges with the participation of the audience hoping for discussion to be an engaging after noon.
This is going to be the first CSN Cyprus ‘Current Shipping Affairs Debate’ in Limassol and we would like to invite you to support the event. There are still available sponsorships and those interested please contact us at csn@cyprusshippingnews.com.
The programme of the event is uploaded and will updated in the following website:
https://cyprusshippingevents.com/the-current-affairs-shipping-debate/
Looking forward to a very successful event in Limassol.
