Evie Kladaki

Manager - Consultant | Ports & Maritime expert | University of Antwerp

Athens, Attiki, Greece

About

My passion lies in the complex and dynamic world of ports and port economics. As a Maritime Economist and Consultant, I have dedicated my career to advancing the port industry through practical, data-driven solutions and innovative strategies. I am committed to uncovering and delivering solutions to clients' challenges, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care. With extensive experience in Port Policy, Management and Governance, I have been involved in a wide range of research, consultancy, and business engagements, particularly in maritime trade and transport. Over the years, I have contributed to numerous EU-funded projects and government initiatives, providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of ports. Academic research is at the heart of my professional journey. I have shared my insights at leading international conferences and contributed with publications on key maritime issues, including port governance, port performance, and the effects of shipping policies. As a member of the PortEconomics initiative and co-editor of GREPORT 2022, the first intelligence report on the Greek Port Industry, I have actively worked to advance knowledge in this field. My love for mentoring has driven me to not only share knowledge but also to inspire and guide the next generation of maritime professionals. My work is rooted in practical applications and aims to impact policy-making and industry practices. In my current role at OCTANE Management Consultants, I focus on economic and financial project evaluations, strategic market analyses, and business consulting. I am involved in high-impact consultancy projects, including valuations, feasibility studies, and operational restructuring for a diverse clientele. With international experience across Europe and the Middle East, I approach my work with a global mindset. I am dedicated to bringing integrity, quality, and a passion for fostering innovation and excellence to all of my work.

Experience

  • OCTANE Management Consultants (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Manager
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      I am involved in high-impact consultancy projects, including valuations, feasibility studies, and operational restructuring for a diverse clientele.

    • Senior Consultant
      Mar 2024 - Jan 2025 · 11 mos

    • Consultant
      Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Associate Researcher at Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport - University of the Aegean, Greece
    Sep 2015 - Mar 2025 · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Researcher (Scholar) in EN.I.R.I.S.S.T+ (Intelligent Research Infrastructure for Shipping, Supply Chain, Transport and Logistics), Funding: NSRF 2014-2020 Action “Strengthening Research and Innovation Infrastructures” and financed by the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (MIS 5027930) • Co-creation and development of the Center for Sustainable Port Development Associate Researcher in Ports Observatory for Performance Indicators Analysis (PORTOPIA). Participation in WP 6 – Integrating users’ perspectives in port performance evaluation. (2015-2017). The project is financed by the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) – SST.2013.6-2

  • Researcher/ Business Consultant at Freelance
    Jun 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Consultancy and research projects and studies for an international clientele.

  • Athens Metropolitan College (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Module Leader (Solent University BSc programs)
      Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Module leader (fully taught in English) • Ports & Logistics, Maritime/Shipping Economics, Research Methodology, HR & Strategic Management • Mentoring & Supervision, research projects (undergraduate, postgraduate)

    • Programme Leader (Solent University BSc programmes)
      Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Business Consultant/ Researcher at Ports & Shipping Advisory
    Oct 2015 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Development of consultancy projects and studies for (indicative clientele) • Ernst & Young • DP World • diaNeosis • the World Bank • Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs • PLANET• and more • Industries: Ports • Transportation • International trade • EU funded projects • Co-design and co-implementation of the first shipping intelligence report for the Greek port cluster, GREPORT (first ed. 2016).