Speaker

John C. Lyras is a member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) and chairs its Foreign Affairs Committee. His tenure on the UGS Board commenced in 1979, during which time he held the position of Vice-President from 1991 onwards before assuming the Presidency from 1997 to 2003. He has also served as Vice President and President of the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ES/ECSA). He has been a member of the Executive Committee and Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) since 1982 having also served twice as Vice-Chairman. He is a founding member of the Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA) and has served on the Executive Committee since 2005. He is a founding member also of Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) and served on its Board during the presidency of its visionary founder George P. Livanos.