Elpi Petraki has been working for ENEA Management Inc. for the last 26 years, a Greek shipping company that manages a fleet of small-sized, clean and specialised tankers. She is currently the President of WISTA International (Women in Shipping and Trade Association), a global network that promotes diversity and inclusiveness in the maritime sector. Prior to her appointment, Elpi was the President of WISTA Hellas, a position she held for over three years. Serving as the Secretary General of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA), Elpi is involved in the development of short sea shipping within National and European borders. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors for the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and an active member of Intertanko. Elpi holds an Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Elpi is also a member of the board of the Hellenic Maritime Museum. In July 2024 Elpi joined the Executive Board of the World Maritime University. Ranked in the Lloyds List Top 100 maritime influencers, she is a well-known personality in shipping. In 2024, Elpi was named Greek Shipping Personality of the Year at the Lloyds List Greek Shipping Awards.