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Yiannis Kourkoulis

Vice President and Board Member – Best Oasis
Limited; CEO – Armi Shipmanagement

Yiannis Kourkoulis is Vice President and Board Member at Best Oasis Limited, a leading global cash buyer of ships and energy assets. In his role, he leads commercial operations across the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, the United States, and Africa, advising owners and stakeholders on end-of-life strategies, asset deployment decisions, and value optimization across market cycles.

With a perspective that spans shipping, asset trading, and maritime services, Yiannis brings practical insight into the commercial realities shaping today’s industry – fleet renewal, capital allocation, and the growing focus on responsible transition and compliance. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association and is the CEO of Armi Shipmanagement, further reinforcing his hands-on experience across the broader maritime value chain.

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