77 Nikolas Tsakos, TEN
Greek shipowner Nikolas Tsakos is among the more outspoken leaders in the industry. His four-year stint as Intertanko chairman came to an end earlier this year but his moves in the tanker segments and his company TEN's longevity in the public market make him influential beyond his contributions to the regulatory realm
The TEN founder, president and chief executive led the company in its 25th year in operation and stepped down from Intertanko's leadership after four years