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Our
People

We believe people provide the sparks that
make big changes happen. Our approach is 
characterised by an emphasis on close working
relationships to build the end-to-end hydrogen
 and CO₂ value chains.

Our people bring unique talent, experience and personalities to the table and are EcoLog’s
defining feature.

Ellen Ruhotas

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Ruhotas leads the team developing the world’s first commercial scale liquid hydrogen and liquid CO2 shipping and terminal solution, connecting international hydrogen producers... with European off takers. Ellen has over 30 years of experience in the design, construction, operation and management of bulk liquid storage terminals focusing on the storage and handling of chemicals, petroleum products and cryogenic gases. Trained as a mechanical engineer and lawyer, Ellen holds degrees from University of New South Wales and MBA degree from Macquarie University.

Ioannis Sigalas

Finance Director

Ioannis Sigalas is an experienced finance leader with more than 15 years experience in corporate finance, capital strategy, and major transaction execution across LNG shipping and... energy infrastructure sectors. He brings experience through his participation in multi‑billion‑dollar equity initiatives, strategic privatisations, and long‑term investment planning, following a successful tenure as Head of Corporate Finance at GasLog and earlier auditing work at PwC for NYSE‑listed shipping groups. Ioannis is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Athens University of Economics and Business.

Haruo Kikkawa

Director of LH₂ Midstream

Haruo Kikkawa is the Director of LH2 Midstream with over 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure and LNG maritime sectors across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore,... and Greece. Drawing on a strong engineering foundation and consulting background, he leads the company’s efforts to develop and deliver the shipping and terminal (“midstream”) segment of the global liquid hydrogen value chain. Haruo is responsible for advancing strategic projects, with a focus on techno-commercial development, operations, contracting, and risk management. He is a Chartered Engineer from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE), and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Commerce from the University of Queensland.

Panos Deligiannis

Director of Engineering & Technology

Dr. Deligiannis brings over 35 years of experience in the technical management of tanker fleets. Prior to his shipping career, he conducted scientific research in cryogenic... storage and transportation, upstream crude oil, and nuclear & radiation protection. He holds a Ph.D. in cryogenic multi-phase fluid dynamics from the University of Liverpool and studied mechanical engineering.

Christos Maragousis

Project Director

Mr. Maragkousis has more than 22 years of experience in fleet technical management and project management within the Oil & Gas industry. He has effectively led diverse... teams across multiple global locations, including China, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan, with a focus on tankers fleet technical management, new construction of chemical tankers and LNG carriers, and conversion of FSU and FSRU floating solutions. He holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering & Naval Architecture, an MSc in Business Administration, and a PGDip in Performance Management & Workplace Learning.

Alexander Papadimitriou

Business Development Manager

Mr. Papadimitriou focused on commercial and operational activities of LNG, Tankers and dry bulk carriers through of positions in the shipping market  Before... joining EcoLog he was part of the commercial team of GasLog where he engaged in Commercial Strategy, Analysis and investment relations. He has a degree in MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Bays Business School and LLB and LLM with a specialization in Banking from City University of London

Elena Koutserinaki

Financial Controller

Ms. Koutserinaki is a finance professional with more than 12 years of experience in financial accounting, controlling, and corporate finance within the maritime industries. She... started her career as an Accountant and Financial Analyst in the Dry Bulk Sector, before moving on to ECOLOG as a Financial Controller. Ms. Koutserinaki is a Certified Accountant (Greek Chamber of Economics) holding a BA in Economic Science, an MSc in Accounting and Finance and an MBA in Shipping. She has also completed multiple ACCA modules in accounting, audit, and corporate law, further strengthening her professional and technical finance expertise.

Melina Chlorou

Administrative Assistant

Melina Chlorou has over 10 years of experience in administrative and executive support. She has extensive experience in coordinating administrative and operational processes,... ensuring efficient back-office support. She is a member of the Communications team at EcoLog, supporting the organization’s growing digital presence. Melina holds a BA in Political Science from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Digital Marketing from the International Hellenic University.