Nicolas Vernicos

Nicolas A. Vernicos (also Nicos A. Vernicos/ Greek: Νικός Α. Βερνίκος born in Athens, 1945) is a 4th generation Greek Ship-owner from the island of Sifnos. Mr. Vernicos holds a M.Sc. in Economics from the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE).

President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-Hellas)

Member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Member of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (President of shipping and transportation committee)

Hon Consul of Mexico for Piraeus and the islands.

President of the NICOLAS E. VERNICOS group of maritime companies founded in Constantinople in the 19th century for tugs and salvage http://www.vernicostugs.gr

Vice President of the Vernicos Yachts S.A.

Vice President EUROCORP S.A. Financial Services

Member of Conseil de Surveillance GLOBAL EQUITIES Compagnie Financière, Paris

Member of the Board of Directors of Public Power Corporation (DEH). Member of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) Mr Vernicos has served as president and/or member of the board of directors in some of the most important Greek companies like: Olympic Airways and subsidiaries; Hellenic Shipyards, Skaramanga; Hellenic Duty Free Shops; National Bank of Greece (France); Attica Group; MINION, etc. Prefectural Advisor of Attica and Piraeus for many years. Lloyd’s Underwriting Member.

He has represented Greece in OCDE and UNCTAD Conferences.

In addition to his business activities, Mr. Vernicos is very active in the sectors of culture and environment.

He has served as Member of Board of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Environment and the Cultural Heritage; the European Cultural Centre of Delphi; the Association for the Creation of a New Building for the Greek National Opera and Maria Callas Academy and the Comite pour le Rapprochement de l’Economie et de la Culure

Founding Chairman of the Kastella Centre of Contemporary Art in Piraeus.