Meet our Team
Flawless yachts and 5* rated services need a good team!
Ionion Sails is a family business founded by a father & son team, Vangelis Efstathiou and Gabriel Efstathiou. Nowadays the Ionion Sails team includes more than 30 employees & partners working 12 months per year in order to keep our guests’ satisfaction high!
Saronic Sails Owner
Gabriel Efstathiou is the owner of Saronic Sails.
He has worked for more than 11 years as a senior employee in various Multinational companies in Greece, but on the side, from his baby steps, he used to sail and maintain yachts with his father.
Since 2013, when Gabriel overtook the wheel of the company, Ionion Sails has become one of the biggest fleet operators and boat-ownership companies in the Ionian Sea.
This was successfully achieved by developing new technologies, establishing new services, signing exclusive contracts & affiliations with worldwide organizations – agencies as well as insourcing all services needed to make Saronic Sails a five star rated company!
Operations
Thalia, our Chartering Manager , is dedicated to ensuring an exceptional experience for all our guests . With her extensive background in yacht chartering, Thalia excels in managing guests relationships and delivering personalized service.
Thalia’s commitment to excellence reflects the highest standards of customer care. Her proactive approach and dedication to understanding and fulfilling client expectations are key to enhancing your sailing experience in the Saronic Gulf.
Technical Department
Christos Aronis is the chief of the technical team and also Ionion Sails’ fleet manager.
Working continuously for Ionion Sails for 11 years, and now for Saronic Sails, he has not only become part of Our family, but also a board member of the Ionion Sails yacht service company.
As a student of the founder of Ionion Sails Vangelis Efstathiou, he has a deep knowledge of the yacht technical industry and he is one of the most skillful yacht technicians in the market.
Sales Department
With extensive experience in the yacht industry, George Kritikos serves as the Operations Manager at our yacht sales company in Greece. His deep expertise also extends to yacht charters, where he plays a key role at IonionSails.com. Known for his attention to detail and passion for sailing, George ensures smooth operations and customer satisfaction, bringing years of industry knowledge to both yacht sales and charters.
