Panos Giannoulis

Commercial and trading leader with 10+ years of experience across Houston, London, and Dubai, specializing in chemical tanker markets, freight trading, and global supply chains. Proven track record of structuring and negotiating multi-million-dollar Contracts of Affreightment (COAs), optimizing fleet utilization, and expanding client portfolios across petrochemicals, base oils, and specialty liquid cargoes. Recognized for translating market intelligence into profitable commercial strategy, managing complex cross-border negotiations, and building long-term partnerships with oil majors, traders, and global industrial clients.

Commercial Manager (Chemical Tankers) at STOLT TANKERS (2017-01 – Present)

• Lead commercial strategy across chemical, oil, and edible oil shipping markets
• Structured and negotiated multi-million-dollar COAs and freight agreements across global trade routes.
• Managed relationships with key charterers, brokers and traders, acting as senior commercial interface.
• Developed pricing strategies based on freight market dynamics, driving improved margins and utilization.
• Collaborated with operations and technical teams to optimize fleet deployment and contract execution.
• Identified new trade flows and market opportunities, expanding regional and global client footprint

Chemical Ship Broker at SIMPSON SPENCE YOUNG (SSY) (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Executed freight trades across Americas and Europe.
• Built and managed relationships with oil majors, traders and petrochemical companies.
• Delivered freight market intelligence and strategic advisory to clients.
• Identified arbitrage opportunities across regional markets

Chartering & Operations Manager at VERANTIS LLC (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Led chartering negotiations and freight pricing between shipowners and charterers.
• Managed end-to-end commercial processes including RPs, contract execution and sourcing strategy.
• Developed operational frameworks that supported international expansion.

Chemical Ship Broker at SIMPSON SPENCE YOUNG (SSY) (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Expanded chemical tanker presence across European markets.
• Negotiated freight pricing and managed high-value client portfolios.
• Delivered market intelligence and pricing strategies.

Ship Broker at MCQUILLING PARTNERS (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Conducted freight market analysis and logistics optimization.
• Delivered cost-saving solutions for petrochemical clients.
• Managed trade documentation and shipping logistics.

BA in Social Science & Politics – University of Strathclyde

Postgraduate in Technology Entrepreneurship – University of Strathclyde