Symeon Palios
Chairman at DIANA SHIPPING INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Symeon P.
Palios is the founder of Diana Shipping Agencies S.A., which was founded in 1972.
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director from 1972 to 2004.
Mr. Palios's current job(s) include being the Chairman of Diana Shipping, Inc. since 1999, a Director at The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association since 2004, the President of Diana Shipping Services SA, and the President of the Academy of Athens since 2015.
Mr. Palios's former job includes being the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Performance Shipping, Inc. from 2010 to 2020.
Mr. Palios's education history includes completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Durham.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OCEANPAL INC
7.19% | 31/12/2023 | 535,203 ( 7.19% ) | 2 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
DIANA SHIPPING SER C PFD
100.00% | 01/04/2024 | 10,675 ( 100.00% ) | 30 851 $ | 31/03/2024 |
DIANA SHIPPING INC PFD D
100.00% | 01/04/2024 | 400 ( 100.00% ) | 1 156 $ | 31/03/2024 |
Symeon Palios active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIANA SHIPPING INC. | Chairman | 21/02/2005 |
Diana Shipping Services SA
 Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Diana Shipping Services SA manages and operates a shipping fleet. It provides commercial management services, such as obtaining employment for the vessels and managing parent company's relationship with charters. Its technical management services include ensuring regulatory and classification society compliance, arranging and supervising dry docking and repairs, arranging insurance for vessels, purchasing stores, supplies, spares and new equipment for vessels and providing technical support. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | President | - |
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association
 The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association Financial ConglomeratesFinance The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association, founded in 1951, provides investment services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in Cyprus and United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 27/09/2004 |
| Academy of Athens | President | 07/10/2015 |
Former positions of Symeon Palios
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Diana Shipping Agencies S.A. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/11/2004 |
| PERFORMANCE SHIPPING | Chief Executive Officer | 19/10/2020 |
Training of Symeon Palios
| University of Durham | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| DIANA SHIPPING INC. | Transportation |
| PERFORMANCE SHIPPING | Transportation |
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Diana Shipping Services SA
Diana Shipping Services SA Marine ShippingTransportation Diana Shipping Services SA manages and operates a shipping fleet. It provides commercial management services, such as obtaining employment for the vessels and managing parent company's relationship with charters. Its technical management services include ensuring regulatory and classification society compliance, arranging and supervising dry docking and repairs, arranging insurance for vessels, purchasing stores, supplies, spares and new equipment for vessels and providing technical support. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece. | Transportation |
| Diana Shipping Agencies S.A. | |
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association
The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association Financial ConglomeratesFinance The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage & Defence Association, founded in 1951, provides investment services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in Cyprus and United Kingdom. | Finance |
| Academy of Athens |
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