Chris P. Papavassiliou holds an academic degree from University of York (UK) in Social Sciences (Econ) and a Maritime MA Business Studies from University of Sheffield (UK). He has an extensive business experience in varied managerial positions in the shipping industry. Mr. Papavassiliou has successfully served as the Managing Director of his family companies Shoham (Cyprus) Ltd (shipping agency), Shoham Logistics Ltd (transport and logistics agency) and Famagusta General Agency (customs clearing and transportations agency). He is also a member in several organizations as from the Executive Committee of the Cyprus Shipping Association (CSA) to the Executive Committee of the Famagusta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) aside to his membership in other committees.

Mr. Geva holds an academic degree, B.A in Accounting & Economics from Haifa University where first started his experience in leadership when Volunteered at the “Young Enterprise Israel”.
Mr. Geva has perfected his extensive shipping knowledge and professionalism from an early age when serving as an outstanding Navy Officer. He has also served in varied managerial positions in global leading private shipping companies, where he served as a manager in different departments such as crew department manager and Project manager other and also as a director.

Mr. Geva is responsible for all operational and financial aspects of ASM Maritime, as well for the Directing and executing the company’s growth strategy from its inception.