VERA

Name: Chrysa Dalietou
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chrysa was born in 1981 and she is a Greek national. She is a great team player with excellent interpersonal skills. She entered the yachting industry in 2004 and since then she has served onboard many yachts such as M/Y Kintaro, M/Y Billa, M/Y Armonia, M/Y Fairlady, M/Y Libertade and M/Y Itoto. Chrysa is extremely professional with excellent organizational skills, very active with a lovely and friendly personality. She is hardworking, responsible and always gives her outmost to offer a flawless service. She speaks English. She loves spending time with her family and her hobbies are cooking, event planning and travelling.

Name: Dimitris Kalasountas
Nationality: Greek
Position:
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Dimitris was born in 1987 and he is Greek. He has worked on various yachts such as M/Y Kassandra, M/Y Sunday, M/Y O’Mathilde and M/Y O’Ptasia. He is a dedicated, organized and methodical individual. Dimitris has great interpersonal skills and he is an excellent team player. He speaks English and his hobbies are water sports, walking and travelling.

Name: Evangelos Georgiadis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Evangelos was born in 1990 and he is a Greek national. He studied at the Merchant Marine Academy of Chios and holds an Engineer’s A class diploma. He is organizing all aspects of the yacht operation. He has worked on all types of vessels and during his 17 years’ experience he has obtained great knowledge in mechanical maintenance as well as in automation and safety systems. Evangelos ensures that everything works smoothly onboard. Some of his hobbies are water sports and diving. Evangelos speaks English.

Name: Violetta Polychronidou
Nationality: Greek
Position:
Position details: 2nd Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Violetta was born in 2002 and she is a Greek national. She has attended various seminars in Hospitality and Wines & Spirits. She started her career
in hospitality serving at luxury restaurants and hotels in Athens and Mykonos and she
became a member of Vera’s team in 2025. She is a capable professional and together with
her pleasant personality guarantees the highest attention to details and excellent service to
the guests. She loves swimming and dancing. Violeta
speaks English and Russian.

Name: Amor Villa
Nationality: Filipino
Position:
Position details: 3rd Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Amor was born in 1980 and she is a Philippine national. Amor has been working as a hostess since 2005 and before joining M/Y Vera in 2021 she has worked as a stewardess onboard Orca of London. She has a very pleasant personality and her professionalism guarantees impeccable service to all guests onboard. She speaks English and Greek and she enjoys reading and cooking.

Name: Zachos Karatosidis
Nationality: Greek
Position:
Position details: Chief Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Zachos was born in 1982, he is a Greek national and holds all the necessary certificates for his position. He started his yachting career in 2011 and since then he served onboard various motor yachts gaining great experience. Some of them are M/Y Toy, M/Y Felix and M/Y Artemisea. He is a valuable and respected crew member, essential part of the team. Experienced at most water sports himself; Zachos is responsible for all watersports instruction on-board. Whether assisting in the navigation of Vera or using the tender guests can always feel safe and confident in the most capable of hands. He speaks English and he enjoys swimming and sailing.

Name: Stratos Palogou
Nationality: Greek
Position:
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Stratos is a Greek national born in 1991. He holds a power boat license and all the necessary certificates for his position. Stratos has worked in the hospitality industry and on board various yachts including M/Y Spirit of the Sea, M/Y Grande Bounty and M/Y Tacanuyaso. He joined Vera’s team in 2025. He loves assisting with the water toys as well as his team. He speaks English and in his free time he enjoys fishing, swimming and playing basketball.

Name: Ronaldo Rossano
Nationality: Filipino
Position:
Position details: Bosun
Languages: Not specified
Description: Ronaldo is 49 years old, is a Philippine national. He has been in Greece since he was 17 years old.
He holds a speed boat license and he has worked on various yachts. He is with Vera’s owner since 2004.
He speaks Greek & English. He enjoys all watersports.

Name: Panagiotis Ballas
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef Panagiotis was born in 1991 and he is a passionate culinary professional with a deep-rooted love for Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Panagiotis began his culinary journey at the School of Culinary Arts in Greece obtaining his Chef Certificate. Since then, he has traveled extensively across Europe, immersing himself in different cultures and cuisines. His expertise lies in blending traditional flavors with modern techniques, always ensuring that respect for culinary history is at the forefront. Chef Panagiotis has honed his skills through a wide array of experiences, both on land and at sea, working with and renowned establishments around the world such as Le Grand Hotel Gordon Ramsay Restaurant, Le Taquin Restaurant, and Aphrodite Restaurant, all at Bordeaux – France , MAZI Restaurant, London – England and onboard some of the most prestigious yachts such as M/Y Moka, M/Y Islander and M/Y Zulu3. When Chef Panagiotis isn’t in the kitchen, he enjoys expressing his creativity through drawing. He is also a passionate traveler, always seeking out new local cuisines and exploring hidden gems around the world. Formerly a mushroom “hunter,” he remains deeply connected to nature and the bounty it offers. At home, he enjoys spending time with friends, often hosting BBQs and preparing meals together. Panagiotis speaks English and French.

Name: Stavros Lekodimitris
Nationality: Greek
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Stavros was born in 1963, is a Greek national. He holds an A Class Captain’s Diploma. He has worked on cargo vessels and various motor yachts. He joined the owner’s previous yacht in 2004 and M/Y Vera in 2007. He is married with two children. He speaks English. He enjoys cars and football. Captain Stavros is a very experienced Captain who will show to your clients all the amazing places and offer them an unforgettable cruise.