Iliana Eleftheria Gounalaki

Iliana Eleftheria Gounalaki is a finance professional with a strong background in the maritime and energy sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Specialist at the American Bureau of Shipping since December 2024, Iliana previously held the position of Accounting Officer at Minerva Marine Inc. from September 2022 to November 2024. Prior experience includes roles at Speedcast as a Billing Specialist, representing the APAC region, and an Accounting Department role at MED TUGS CONSORTIUM, associated with Spanopoulos Group as a Cost and Revenue Controller. Iliana also served as a Research Project Coordinator at the Institute of International Economic Relations, contributing to a paper on the tourism industry related to maritime trade. Academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in International Shipping from the University of Plymouth and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Athens University of Economics and Business.