Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman and Director of Safe Bulkers, Inc. & Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners & H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange held in conjunction with the “3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum”
Within the context of the “3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum”, the New York Stock Exchange organized a special ceremony in honor of Cyprus with the cooperation of Safe Bulkers, Inc., which is listed on NYSE (NYSE: SB). Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman and Director of Safe Bulkers, Inc. with the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, along with members of the Cypriot government and other distinguished members of the business community, rang the “Closing Bell” on Friday, April 4, 2025. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) flew the Cypriot flag together with the US and Safe Bulkers flags, on Wall Street and issued special commemorative medals for the occasion. Welcome remarks were given by Mr. Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer, NYSE. Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Safe Bulkers, Inc. “We are proud to celebrate, the ten-year relocation of our headquarters in the Republic of Cyprus by ringing together with H.E. President Christodoulides the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange within the context of the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum, taking place Friday, April 4th, 2025, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.” The Closing Bell ceremony was attended by: Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman & Director - Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB) ; Vice President - Cyprus Union of Shipowners, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, President - Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Giorgos Papanastasiou, Minister of Energy, Commerce & Industry - Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy - Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Evangelos Savva, Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States - Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Chris Patsalides, Governor -Central Bank of Cyprus, Mr. Michalis Louis, CEO - Hellenic Bank, Dr. Loukas Barmparis President - Safe Bulkers Inc., Mr. Konstantinos Adamopoulos, Chief Financial Officer - Safe Bulkers Inc., Mr. Christos Megalou, Director - Safe Bulkers Inc, Mrs. Marina Hajioannou, Director - Safe Bulkers Inc., Mrs. Maria Hajioannou, ESG Executive - Alassia Newships Management Inc., Mr. Vasilis Hajioannou - Safe Bulkers Inc. and Ms. Stalo Hajioannou - Safe Bulkers Inc., Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President & CEO - Capital Link Inc., Mrs. Olga Bornozi, Managing Director – Capital Link Inc., and other distinguished members of the business community. The event was broadcasted live on major news stations in the United States and abroad to an audience of millions of viewers worldwide. More than 150 million people watch the NYSE Bell Ceremonies.
The 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum is organized in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and supported by Invest Cyprus and the Deputy Shipping Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus. This premier forum aimed to foster an open dialogue on Cyprus’s business and investment landscape, highlighting its openness and competitiveness on the global stage.
Safe Bulkers, Inc. is a Grand sponsor of this forum and graciously hosted the Dinner Reception honoring H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, the evening preceding the event.
Dinner Reception
An unforgettable reception was held at the prelude to the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum thanks to Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO, President and Director of Safe Bulkers, Inc. - Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners.
Safe Bulkers, Inc., a Major Sponsor of this forum graciously hosted the Dinner Reception in honor of H.E. Nikos Christodoulides on the evening of April 3rd 2025 preceding the event.
A distinguished gathering of industry leaders and professionals joined the event as part of the upcoming 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum. The prominent guests, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, together with Ministers George Papanastasiou, Marina Hadjimanolis and Nikodimos Damianou, set the stage for an insightful dialogue on Cyprus’ thriving business and investment landscape looking forward to the insightful discussions that will shape the future of investment in Cyprus.
The 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum is organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Shipowners’ Association and supported by Invest Cyprus and the Deputy Ministry of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus. The forum aimed to foster an open dialogue on Cyprus’ business and investment landscape, highlighting an extroversion and competitiveness on the global stage.
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