ELEMENT

Stelios Thiakos

Chef

Greek · English, Greek

Chef Stelios brings over 20 years of professional culinary experience across luxury yachts, fine-dining restaurants, and high-end hotels. Classically trained with a strong foundation in Greek, Asian and international cuisine, he focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, refined presentation, and carefully curated wine pairings to deliver world-class dining. Highly guest-oriented, he is happy to accommodate special dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and last-minute requests, and has a particular passion for seafood—often preparing dishes using fish freshly caught by the yacht’s resident fisherman. A skilled mixologist and knowledgeable wine connoisseur, Chef Stelios consistently enhances the onboard experience with creativity, precision, and warm hospitality.

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Zoe Patsoureniou

Chief Stewardess

Greek · English, Greek

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, is 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!

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Kristy Mavrouli

Stewardess

Greek · English, Greek

Kristy has been working in the yachting industry since 2023. She has experience in 5* hotels as barista, bartender ans service. Kristy excels in multitasking leadership, inventory control, teamwork and problem solving, making her an invaluable asset to Element's team. Kristy has also been involved in dance for many years especially traditional dances and she also enjoys reading.

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Christina Kousidou

Stewardess

Greek · English, Greek

Christina has four years of experience working on cruise ships and ferry vessels. She holds certificates as a stewardess and in Culinary Arts. She has also experience as a barista and is known for her pleasant personality, politeness and willingness to help at all time. This is her first season in yachting and she is highly motivated to learn and intergrate into the team. She enjoys music and is also involved in amateur singing.

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Alexandros Kechagias

Bosun

Greek · English, Greek

Alexandros has four years of experience in the yachting industry. Ho holds speed boat license and his experience includes familiarity with tender runs and assisting guests with water toys, ensuring total safety at all times. He is always willing to help wherever needed, and he is polite and cheerful. Alex enjoys swimming, travelling and football. He has been member of Captain Giannis team for the past two years.

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Fotis Chotza

Deckhand

Greek · English, Greek

Fotis has four years of experience in yachting industry. He holds a speed boat license. He enjoys working as part of a team and is known for his easy-going and good natured demeanor. Fotis will take care of guests daily needs and will assist with the yachts operations. He is smiley and when not working, he enjoys travelling, hiking, playing basketball snowboarding; he's also a snowboard instructor.

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