With the addition of Mr Koutsomitopoulos, Aegean has a total of seven directors, of which the majority remains independent. Mr Koutsomitopoulos has more than 17 years of industry experience. Currently, he serves as an independent consultant to various companies. From October 2004 to May 2007, he was employed at Diana Shipping.

Mr Koutsomitopoulos graduated from the University of Athens in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and later from the City University Business School in London, in 1991, with a master’s degree in shipping, trade and finance.

Peter Georgiopoulos, chairman of Aegean Marine, said: We are pleased to welcome Konstantinos to Aegean’s board of directors. His extensive industry experience will provide added value as we seek to continue to take advantage of the strong demand for our integrated marine fuel services and expand our global reach for the benefit of the company and its shareholders.