His carrier in Shipping started in 1964. He studied Shipping Law, Marine Insurance, International Trade and Finance in England. He has worked in shipping companies as insurance and claims director and has formed a Greek marine oriented Insurance company andrun same for 6 years as General Manager. He has obtained underwriting experience in London and in Greece.

Working experience
Having worked as a Director and/or General Manager and/or Managing Director for over 12 years in various big Shipping and Insurance Companies, in 1980 Michael he decided to form a niche Marine Insurance Broking firm in Greece. This is Minimar where he works ever since as Managing Director.