Elena Athanasiou
About Elena Athanasiou
Elena Athanasiou is a Voyage Manager at Chevron in London with over a decade of experience in the oil and energy industry, specializing in commercial shipping and trading operations.
Voyage Manager at Chevron
Elena Athanasiou currently holds the position of Voyage Manager at Chevron, based in London, England, United Kingdom. Her role involves overseeing the logistical and operational aspects of voyage management, utilizing her extensive background in commercial shipping and trading operations. Elena's multifaceted expertise in the oil and energy industry supports her responsibilities in coordinating and optimizing voyages to ensure efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before her current role, Elena Athanasiou served as Crude Oil Derivatives Trading Analyst at Chevron from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she specialized in analyzing and trading crude oil derivatives. Prior to that, she worked as an Oil Products Trading Analyst from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her tenure at Chevron, spanning over six years, Elena has demonstrated her ability to transition smoothly between roles while gaining in-depth knowledge of both crude oil derivatives and oil products trading.
Career at Shell
Elena Athanasiou began her career at Shell in 2012. During her five-year tenure, she held various positions, starting as a Shipping Project Coordinator. She then moved on to roles including Oil Cargo Operations/Expediting Services and Time-Charter Vessel Management, each for two years. Her early roles at Shell laid a strong foundation in shipping project management and expediting services, establishing her expertise in the commercial shipping sector.
Educational Background
Elena Athanasiou completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Operations and Management at City University London from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, she achieved a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Economic and Regional Development from Panteion University, Athens, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. Her strong academic background provided her with essential knowledge and skills that have been pivotal in her career in the oil and energy industry.
Experience in Oil and Energy Industry
With over a decade of experience in the oil and energy industry, Elena Athanasiou has garnered a comprehensive understanding of commercial shipping and trading operations. Her skills in oil market and trading analytics, combined with her background in project management, have been integral to her roles at Shell and Chevron. Her career progression reflects her deep knowledge and expertise in managing complex operations within the oil and energy sector.