
On September 30, 2025, following the conclusion of the 11th ShipIT Conference held at the Wyndham Grand Athens, Ammitec, the Association of IT Managers in Shipping, successfully conducted its General Assembly and elections for the new Board of Directors.
The Assembly was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both physical and remote participation. AMMITEC members cast their votes securely through the ZEUS electronic voting platform, demonstrating once again their strong engagement and commitment to the association’s mission.
The newly elected Board of Directors is as follows:
Mr. Matthew Maheras – President, CIO, Metrostar Management Corp.
Mrs. Anna Vazintari – Vice President, CTO / CISO, Eurobulk Ltd.
Mr. Michalis Michaloliakos – Treasurer, Head of ICT & Cyber Security, TMS
Mrs. Theofano Somaripa – Secretary, CIO, Newport S.A.
Mr. Themistoklis Sardis – Member, Head of IT, Costamare
Mr. Konstantinos Sakellakos – Member, IT Manager, Navarone S.A.
Mr. Ioannis Rizos – Member, Head of ICT Infrastructure, Dynagas Ltd.
Mr. Michalis Kantartzoglou – Alternate Member, CIO, Eletson
Mr. Stavros Mystegniotis – Alternate Member, ICT Coordinator, Liquimar Tankers Management

In recognition of their longstanding contribution and many years of dedicated service on the Board of Directors, AMMITEC honored with commemorative plaques:
Mrs. Katerina Raptaki, IT Manager, Navios Group
Mr. Stelios Sabanis, Head of ICT, GasLog Ltd.
Mr. Dimitris Makris, IT Manager, Andriaki Shipping Co.
Mr. Tasos Makris, Adjunct Lecturer, Hellenic American College (HAC)
Ammitec remains committed to digital transformation, cybersecurity, and promoting modern technologies in shipping. The association looks forward to continuing its role as the trusted voice of maritime ICT professionals, fostering innovation and collaboration across the industry.
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