G eorge Economou is a prominent and often flamboyant Greek shipping tycoon. He is the founder and principal of TMS Group, a diversified shipping company with a large fleet of tankers, bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. He has built a reputation as a savvy and aggressive dealmaker in the highly cyclical and competitive global shipping industry.

Economou has taken several of his companies public on the U.S. stock market over the years, including DryShips, an operator of dry bulk carriers. His business career has been marked by both immense success and significant controversy, including high-profile legal disputes and shareholder criticism. In addition to his core shipping business, he is a major collector of modern and contemporary art and is known for his high-profile lifestyle. He remains one of the most powerful and visible figures in the Greek shipping community.