John N. Cotzias
President Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, Director Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.
John N. Cotzias is President of the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, serving his 4th term since 2013. With 37 years of experience, he represents the 4th generation of Greece’s oldest shipbroking family, active since 1893 in sale & purchase and chartering. In 2017, he co-founded Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc., a leading firm in S&P, projects, and finance. He serves as Maritime Advisor to NATO’s TGOS and AMSCC and has advised numerous shipping companies, financial institutions, and academic bodies. A frequent moderator, speaker, and panelist at major conferences, he also co-hosted Greece’s first live weekly shipping program on national TV. Throughout his career, he has concluded numerous S&P transactions and structured complex projects involving finance and long-term employment. Mr. Cotzias holds an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance from City University Cass Business School and a BSc in Economics from the University of Buckingham. He is married to Dr. Maria-Evgenia Kosmopoulou and has two daughters.