Greece
“There is no better feeling of bringing great people together! Our aim is to contribute to the professional and personal development of our industry’s next leadership generation. Greece joined YPY’s global network in 2022 to connect and inspire Young Professionals in Yachting through membership meetings, occasional events, and international get-togethers. In our meetings we foster professional development seminars, we share industry news, and we network. Join our family!”
Nick Farganis – President of YPY Greece
Our Chapter
YPY Greece provides the opportunity to its members to network nationally, as well as internationally, to stay up to date regarding industry news and trends, and to also seek new opportunities for professional development. We are a newly established chapter, we are growing fast, and we would like to invite you to join our family!
Board Members
Meet the board of YPY Greece

Nick Farganis
President

As well as a strong background in finance, Pantelis draws on years of experience in event management and marketing, as his previous roles include Marketing Director of Trident Yacht Alliance and Boat Show Director of the Qatar International Boat Show.
Born in Greece, Pantelis has lived in various cities including Athens, Doha, Limassol, London, Mykonos and Paris. Fluent in Greek, French and English, Pantelis also understands Spanish and basic Arabic. He studied in Paris and holds an MSc in Economics and Financial Engineering from Paris Dauphine University as well as a BSc in Economics and Management from Pantheon Assas University.
In his free time he enjoys travelling and playing basketball. He is happily married and has one daughter.
Pantelis Stathis
Vice President

After completing her BA in Translation and Linguistics, she has spent her early career between Media and Hospitality.
Her career in yachting started 12 years ago and now she is managing the Agency Department of Neptunea.
She is founding member of YPY Greece in the role of the Treasurer and she strongly believes in the value that YPY brings together the new generation of yachting industry.
Eleni Zournantzi
Treasurer

Helen is highly attentive to detail and has vast knowledge and experience with destinations and yachts of various size ranges. Working together with her clients and the crew, she is known to create tailored charter programs that delight those who experience them.
Helen graduated in the top 5% of her class, completing a BA (Hons) at the Athens University of Economics and Business. She is also studied modules as part of the Professional Maritime Programme at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in Athens.
A Greek citizen, Helen speaks Greek, English, and French. She also enjoys tennis, mountain skiing, wakeboarding, and hiking.
Eleni Skourti
Membership Director

In 2007 Fotis entered the yachting industry, first as a Fleet Manager and then as a Junior Charter Manager.
Since April 2015 he holds the position of Head of Charter Management at IYC Greece.
Fotis has traveled all around the globe either to discover new destinations or to visit his all time favorite ones. For Fotis, every little corner of the world has a potential for chartering.
Fotis Geranios
Event Director

Achileas Grammatikopoulos
Marketing Director

Firm, a prominent Greek Law Firm serving the Yachting Business Industry for more than 30
years.
Aris has more than 10 years of experience counseling clients on legal matters involving both
in Greece and international matters and has a dynamic practice focusing on the yachting
industry.
Practice Areas
The Yacht Business
Boat & Superyacht Transactions
General Business and Corporate Law Transactions
International Structures and Transactions
Experience
Yacht Law: Bob represents buyers, sellers, manufacturers, distributors brokers and trade
associations with respect to all aspects of the yacht business and yacht transactions.
Aris Geronymakis
Legal Counsel
Membership
Membership gives you access to all our meetings as well as discounts for our special events and industry events throughout the year. Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Contact us
Contact:
Young Professionals in Yachting (YPY) Greece
Amaliados 17, 11523 Athens
+30 698 599 1765
Join Us At Our Next Meeting
Regular Meetings
Please check our events calendar for more details