Malik hires bunker trader for Athens office

Thu 2 Oct 2025, 16:41 GMT | Updated: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 16:42 GMT

Malik hires bunker trader for Athens office

Danish supplier adds Nikolas Giannos to its Hellas operation.

Nikolas Giannos has over three years' experience as an operator in the shipping industry and holds a bachelor's degree in Shipping, Trade, and Transport. Image credit: Malik Supply

Danish bunker supplier Malik Supply A/S has appointed Nikolas Giannos as a bunker trader at its Hellas office in Athens.

Giannos holds a bachelor's degree in Shipping, Trade, and Transport from the University of the Aegean in Chios and brings over three years of experience as an operator in the shipping industry.

Over the past year, he has served as supply trader for Cockett Group, combining operational knowledge with commercial skills.

Prior to that, he worked in operations for Scorpio Group. When posted at Scorpio affiliate Optimum Ship Services, his responsibilities included managing the bunkering process for a number of vessels.

Sales Manager Leonidas Georgiou said: "Nikolas is highly organized, skilled in negotiations, and strong at building relationships. He will bring valuable operational and commercial expertise to our Malik team."

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