ELEMENT

Captain: Giannis Kozakis
Nationality: Hellenic

Captain Giannis holds a Captain’s First Class Diploma and has more than 28 years of experience in high-specification luxury motor yachts, including luxury yachts over 45m+. He holds Certificates in SSO, GMDSS, ARPA, Radar, Fire Fighting and First Aid. With excellent knowledge of the East and West Med, the Aegean and Ionian waters, Captain Giannis can be relied on to recommend the right place for the right occasion, from cosmopolitan full-service beach clubs in popular islands to deserted sandy beaches off the beaten track. His hobbies include scuba diving, fishing and construing thermal airplane models. Captain Giannis speaks excellent English and has two children.

Chief officer: Giannis Konstantinidis
Nationality: Hellenic

Giannis has more than 20 years of experience as First Engineer across the maritime sector, from high-tech motor yachts to large commercial ships. He holds Certificates in SSO, Life-Saving, First Aid and Fire Fighting. Giannis is responsible for service and the maintenance oversight of main engines and generators, and all mechanical & electrical systems. Always keen to serve the needs of the guests, Giannis makes sure everything on the yacht is in tiptop condition. He has worked with Captain Giannis for many years on previous yachts together, and has an excellent collaboration.

Chief Engineer: Vangelis Smpiliris
Nationality: Hellenic

Vangelis was born in Greece and graduated from Greek Merchant Marine Academy as Chief Engineer. He has worked on board merchant vessels for many years, gaining experience and knowledge before joining the yachting industry. Vangelis is in charge of the overall management of the Engineering department and maintenance of all safety and critical equipment. He is an enthusiastic and positive team member, with a great eye for detail. During his spare time, he loves sports including basketball and football! Vangelis speaks English and Greek.

Chef: Nikos Dimopoulos
Nationality: Hellenic

Nicholas was born in 1990 and is an extraordinary asset to the team. He has been building his career and gaining experience since 2008 at 5*
restaurants and hotels. Nicholas has completed seminars in sushi, Asian cuisine, molecular gastronomy, knowledge of wild mushrooms and flavour extraction. His love for creating culinary delicacies motivates him to further expand his knowledge and professionalism. Nicholas is looking forward to welcoming his guests onboard and pampering them with his top-notch cuisine. In his free time he likes fishing, swimming, cycling and music. He speaks Greek and English.

Officer & Chief Stewardess: Zoe Patsoureniou
Nationality: Hellenic

Zoe has over 20 years of experience in providing impeccable service onboard luxury motor yachts and is an excellent team member with great communication skills. With extraordinary attention to detail, Zoe is able to anticipate the needs of her guests in advance and is exceptional with children. She also holds a Skipper license Class A, very experienced at sea and works calmly under pressure. Zoe has worked with Captain Giannis onboard previous yachts, and is extremely professional and an asset to the team!

2nd Stewardess: Nikolaidi Ifigeneia
Nationality: Hellenic

Ifigeneia was born in 1979 and joined the yachting industry in 2016 and has gained extensive experience working onboard 30+m luxury yachts. She is extemely hard working and dedicated to taking care of her guests, with her gentle and friendly manner. Konstantina is polite and communicative, and her priority is to make her guests feel like they
are at home. She is very organized, detail-oriented and dedicated. She speaks English and Greek. In her free time she loves reading, music and of course travelling!

3rd Stewardess: Maritess Padaong
Nationality: Filipino

Maritess was born in the Phillippines in 1977 and has been working onboard 35+m luxury charter yachts for the last couple of years. Having obtained a Bachelor’s degree in social work, her passion for people led her to stewardship in the yachting industry. In her free time she enjoys travelling.

Bosun: Giannis Andromidas
Nationality: Hellenic

Giannis was born in 1970 and is an experienced seaman. He commenced his career in 1986 at sea on board cargo vessel building experience and knowledge. Giannis switched to the luxury yachting industry in 2011 where he has remained ever since. He is dedicated and committed and ensures the safety of all onboard. In his free time he enjoys watersports.