Charis Plakantonaki is the Chief Strategy Officer of Star Bulk Carriers Corp., the largest US listed dry bulk shipping company, where she leads strategic planning, sustainability, human resources, information technology, and corporate communications. Charis has over 13 years’ experience on strategy and planning in shipping, including at the leading company Thenamaris. Before joining the maritime world she worked at the Boston Consulting Group on strategy projects across industries. Charis holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BS in International & European Economics & Politics.