Our Team
Kyriakos Markou
Kyriakos Markou started working in the field in 2010 when his enthusiasm for the sea and travel led him to work as a skipper. He was till then a national-level champion in rowing with countless distinctions. In 2016 he managed to acquire his first catamaran under full management and he now is the CEO of Octopus Yachting
Angelos Trachanis
Angelos has been working in the yacht charter business since 2013. He has a BSc in Infrastructure Engineering, but a simple sailing course fascinated him and pursued a career in yachting. The multi-field tasking nature of the business motivates him until today.
Katerina Zikou
Katerina’s love for the sea and her studies in shipping led her to the yachting industry where she finally combines both with her client based approach. Her 8-year stay at Barcelona, equipped her with adaptability, high productivity under pressure and the ability to work in multilingual environments. She loves working with people and people enjoy spending time around her.
Michael Katsikis
Michalis is a very experienced seaman in his mid 30’s, having graduated the School of Infrastructure Engineering in Athens. He has been sailing (Laser) since he was a very little child and his love for the sea was growing year by year. He has made numerous charters with great feedback, multiple boat transfers within Greece and several brand new boat transfers through Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Stelios Kartalis
Stelios’ young age along with his great desire to learn have made him a valuable member already of the “Octopus force”. He is certified in free and open water diving, he has a sailing license and he is a graduate in Fisheries and Aquaculture technology. His high quality customer service and quick response will fascinate you.
Nikos Kartalis
Nikos is a geology graduate with a MSc in georesources who has always had a deep passion for the sea. His love extends beyond of just a job - he is an experienced skipper and a passionate free diver. Nikos’s knowledge and his expertise as a skipper make him a valuable asset to Octopus Yachting crew. Whether it's identifying a particular species of fish or discussing the geological history of a coastline, Nikos is always eager to engage in conversation, share his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
