SOTIRIOS C. KATSARAS

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A second generation maritime professional with over 19 years of demonstrated success in some of the world's leading shipping & ship management companies — experiences that shaped his passion for innovation at sea.

 

His expertise spans the commercialization of marine technologies, business development, newbuilding projects, and turnkey engineering solutions — always with a focus on creating value through strong partnerships and smart execution.

In 2010, Sotirios founded Magna Mare ,which has since grown into the leading Technology & service provider in S.Korea, and serves as a trusted bridge between top-tier marine equipment manufacturers and Korean Shipping & Shipbuilding Market.

 

 

CARRIER/ EXPERIENCE

• 18 Years in Shipbuilding Industry as NB Project/Site Office Manager- Headed Site Teams delivering > 65 Vessels

• ​15 Year experience in Business Development  & driving Business Growth 

• 11 years direct experience in Shipbuilding Technical Specification , SBC Review & ML selection

 

​EDUCATION 

• Beng Naval Architect and Marine Engineer (2001) -University of  Newcastle Upon Tyne

• MSc in Engineering Business Management (2002) - Warwick  Manufacturing Group (Warwick University

• MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance (2004) Cass Business School of City University of London

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