Meet the crew
Crew · ANDROMEDA 79 ft
Petros Kozakis
Captain
Hellenic
Captain Peter Kozakis studied at the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and He is certified in GMDSS, SHIP SECURITY, FIRE FIGHTING, LIFE-SAVING, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. He is the holder of CAPTAIN DIPLOMA.
Petros has 10 years of experience managing and navigating all types of passenger ships and for the last 8 years he holds the position of Chief officer and captain in yachting industry . He is continuously learning and improving his skills and he is compassionate, kind and genuinely cares for others. He has hotel management experience, and he loves yachting, for the challenge, variety, and opportunities it offers as well as all of the incredible people he has been lucky to meet.
In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and keeping fit and absolutely loves anything to do with martial arts.
Peter always smiles and enjoys the yachting life. He looks forward to making your stay with M/Y ANDROMEDA fun and full of laughs with the ultimate service, relaxation, and enjoyment during your time on board.
Xenia Efthymiou
Chef
Hellenic
Chef Xenia Efthymiou is a passionate and experienced Chef with a strong professional background in both restaurant and hospitality environments, as well as experience working onboard a catamaran as a Chef-Hostess and on M/Y ZOE as a Chef. With a Diploma in Culinary Arts from Le Monde, Xenia has developed a solid culinary foundation supported by extensive hands-on experience in professional kitchens in Greece and the Netherlands.
Throughout her career, Xenia has progressed through a variety of culinary positions, including Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Breakfast Chef, and Garde Manger. Her professional experience includes Bento Box, Santorini Beef Bar, Bren Bar Brasserie in Utrecht, Hilton Garden Inn Leiden, Kavos Wine Bar Restaurant, Amvrosia Traditional Cuisine in Naxos, and several other restaurants and hospitality establishments.
Xenia has also gained valuable experience in hotel environments, working with established hospitality properties including Serita Beach Hotel in Crete, Korinthian Palace, Poseidon Resort, Deipnosofistes Hotel, and Alkyon Resort Hotel.
Her culinary background is complemented by experience onboard a catamaran, where she worked as a Chef-Hostess and on M/Y ZOE as a Chef, giving her exposure to the combined demands of culinary service and guest interaction. She is adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working under pressure, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
In addition to her culinary expertise, Xenia brings strong transferable skills including active listening and empathy, stress and pressure management, team guidance and mentoring, multicultural communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability.
Xenia speaks Greek and English fluently and has a basic level of French. She combines professional culinary training, extensive restaurant and hotel experience, international exposure, and yacht experience, making her a versatile and reliable addition to a charter yacht crew.
Dimitra Pagida
Stewardess
Hellenic
Dimitra Pagida is a Greek deckhand-stewardess on the M/Y ANDROMEDA. She is a European champion, pre-Olympic team, multi-winner in international and domestic competitions in the sport of sailing as captain and member of the national team for the last 21 years. Dimitra brings passion and knowledge to the boat as she is the 4th generation of captains on large fishing vessels owned by her family. Her love of the sea was given by her family, where they are also world-class champions, and continue the tradition as captains in their fishing boats and in the fish trade. She has 2 bachelor degrees in Accounting and Finance at London Metropolitan University and BCA College of Athens. She also holds a Level C2 Proficient certificate in the English language. Dimitra has a certificate as an offshore sailing captain, a license for speedboats up to 24m, and a sailing coach degree for Olympic classes in sailing. She is certified in fire fighting and life-saving and has completed a CPR seminar. Dimitra, with 6 years of experience in the yachting industry, is constantly developing and improving her skills and promises you a pleasant and unforgettable experience. Dimitra is known for her discretion, smile, kindness, and hard work. In her free time you will find Dimitra doing water sports such as sailing with boats that reach speeds of up to 40 knts, windsurfing or surfing the waves, she will take a walk on the beaches of Athens with her dog or go on vacation with her family and her friends.
Ioannis Katsoulis
Deckhand/Sailor
Hellenic
Ioannis Katsoulis was born in 1991 in Piraeus, Greece. He studied Physiotherapy at the Private College SVIE and he is an experienced assistant carpenter and metals technician in various Shipyards in Greece and Europe too. His love for sea led him to the yachting industry as a deckhand/sailor on board M/Y MARE and he owns a speedboat license. He is continuously learning and improving his skills and he is compassionate, kind, hard working, consistent and genuinely cares for others. He looks forward to making your stay on M/Y ANDROMEDA full of laughs with the ultimate service, relaxation, and enjoyment during your time on board. He speaks Greek, English, Italian and Portuguese.
Athens, Mykonos
