George Economou

Chief Executive Officer at

Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC

Net worth: 30 M $ as of 2026-05-30

73 year

81 connections

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George E.
Economou was the founder of Cardiff Marine, Inc. (Greece), founded in 1991, and DryShips, Inc., founded in 2004, where the title held was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC since 2014; Director at The Union of Greek Shipowners; Member of ABS Council; and Member of Intertanko Hellenic Shipping Forum.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at AllShips Ltd. (2009–2010); Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc.; Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Ocean.
Rig ASA (2012–2013); Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Ocean Rig Partners LP; Chairman at Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. (2018); Chairman at Heidmar, Inc.; Independent Director at Danaos Corp.
(2010–2020); Director-Governors Board at Bank of Greece SA (2009–2011); and General Manager at Oceania Maritime Agency (1986).
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1975 and 1976) and undergraduate education at Athens College.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as a shipping company engages in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities 8.75%	2026-03-15	1,848,534 ( 8.75% )	29 M $	2026-05-30
Performance Shipping, Inc. Performance Shipping, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates ocean-going vessels for transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products 8.32%	2026-04-21	1,033,859 ( 8.32% )	2 M $	2026-05-30
OceanPal, Inc. OceanPal, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries owns dry bulk vessels -.--%	2025-09-03	0 ( -.--% )	- $	2026-05-30

George Economou active positions

Companies	Position	Start
ABS Council	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-07-12
Intertanko Hellenic Shipping Forum	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-07-12
Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides well drilling services	Chief Executive Officer	2014-08-31
The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of George Economou

Companies	Position	End
DANAOS CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	2020-07-30
OCEAN RIG UDW INC	Chief Executive Officer	2017-12-31
Ocean Rig ASA Ocean Rig ASA Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Owns and operates drilling rigs	Chief Executive Officer	2013-08-22
Oceania Maritime Agency	Corporate Officer/Principal	1985-12-31
Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc. Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides transportation services	Chief Executive Officer	-

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Private companies	17
AllShips Ltd. AllShips Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Owns and operates ocean going cargo vessels	Transportation
DryShips, Inc. DryShips, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as a dry bulk shipping company	Transportation
Danaos Corp. Danaos Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides seaborne transportation services to the containership sector	Transportation
Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides off-shore drilling services	Industrial Services
Ocean Rig Partners LP Ocean Rig Partners LP Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides offshore drilling	Industrial Services
Bank of Greece SA Bank of Greece SA Major BanksFinance Provides banking services	Finance
Ocean Rig ASA Ocean Rig ASA Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Owns and operates drilling rigs	Industrial Services
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University	Finance
The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), established in 1916, represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gross tons under Greek and other flags. The private company is based in Piraeus, Greece. UGS advocates for a competitive and sustainable shipping industry, emphasizing maritime safety, environmental protection, and active engagement in international policy through permanent representation in organizations such as IMO, ILO, and ICS. The union promotes innovation and environmental responsibility, supporting the adoption of greener ships and alternative fuels to reduce shipping-related greenhouse gas emissions. UGS is committed to social responsibility and education through its Greek nonprofit social contribution company Syn-Enosis, which invests in health, education, social welfare, and crisis relief efforts. The union offers postgraduate scholarships for studies in Greece and abroad, collaborates with maritime stakeholders, participates in major maritime events, and supports platforms to strengthen the Greek maritime cluster.
Heidmar, Inc. Heidmar, Inc. Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Engages in the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products	Industrial Services
ABS Council
Intertanko Hellenic Shipping Forum
Cardiff Marine, Inc. (Greece) Cardiff Marine, Inc. (Greece) Marine ShippingTransportation Manages ocean going vessels	Transportation
Oceania Maritime Agency
Athens College Athens College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC Ocean Rig Partners GP LLC Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides well drilling services	Industrial Services
Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc. Tankships Investment Holdings, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides transportation services	Transportation