Flex Commodities appoints Panagiotis Bastas as sales manager for Greece

Fri 16 Jan 2026, 08:30 GMT | Updated: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 08:35 GMT | Evangelia Fragouli

Flex Commodities appoints Panagiotis Bastas as sales manager for Greece

Bastas brings over 15 years of maritime and commercial experience to the Dubai-based commodities firm.

Flex Commodities has expanded its sales team with the appointment of an experienced maritime professional to its Greek operations. Pictured: Panagiotis Bastas, Sales Manager at Flex Commodities. Image credit: Flex Commodities

Flex Commodities DMCC has appointed Panagiotis Bastas as sales manager for Greece, the company said.

Bastas joins the Dubai-based firm with more than 15 years’ experience across maritime and commercial roles, which Flex Commodities said will support its business development in the Greek market.

The company said Bastas brings a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and a relationship-focused approach to client engagement.

Headquartered in the UAE, Flex Commodities specializes in marine fuels trading and cargo logistics.

The appointment comes as Flex Commodities continues to strengthen its presence in recent months with several trader appointments at its Dubai office, as well as new hires in Greece and Singapore.

Appointment Flex Commodities Greece


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