WIND OF CHANGE

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN - Panagiotis Kyriakopoulos
Captain Panagiotis is Greek born in 1974. He is an experienced and professional Captain holding a Captain’s Class A’ license and has all the qualifications for his position. Panagiotis has a vast sea experience. He started his career onboard commercial ships and he has offered his services onboard various yachts such as S/Y Andromeda.
He is a very active and pleasant person who puts all his efforts to satisfy the guests. He has extensive knowledge of the Greek coastlines and loves having guests on board, showing them hidden spots and anchorages and going on great sails. His attention to detail, diligence and positive attitude will ensure that guests are having an unforgettable experience onboard S/Y Wind of Change. Panagiotis speaks English.


CHEF - Jason Batsalias
Jason is a Greek national and holds a Chef’s diploma from the “Le Monde” institute of culinary art in Athens. He is also studying Psychology. He has attended many seminars such as “Greek Olives and Olive oil production and tasting”, “Wine production & tasting”, “Modern Greek Techniques”, “Thai Food” and “Fitness and Food”. He has started his carrier in various restaurants and hotels in Greece and in 2019 he moved to London to expand his culinary experience. There he worked at restaurants “Eat Vietnam”, “Santorini” Greek restaurant and Michelin awarded “Norma” gaining deep knowledge of different cuisines. He has a passion for cooking and he produces exceptional dishes with fresh local ingredients which can satisfy the most demanding guests. Jason speaks English.


Stewardess: Panagiota Devriadou
Panagiota was born in 1973 in Athens. She has studied Hotel management and started her career in Sales. She entered yachting in 2020 and has offered her services as a Cook and Stewardess at various charter yachts. Before joining Wind of Change in 2024 she served onboard M/Y Super Toy. Panagiota always brings a positive and uplifting attitude while going above and beyond to support her team mates in order to offer excellent client service. Her pleasant personality alongside her willingness makes her a valuable member of the crew. Panagiota speaks English and at her spare time she loves reading and travelling.


ABLE SEAMAN – Lilian Maritoi
Lilian was born in 1979; he loves the sea and holds a speedboat license. He joined Wind of Change in 2015 and he has all the necessary certificates as an able seaman. Lilian is always active and full of energy to motivate guests in all sea activities. He hopes to make your stay unique and is always on hand with a smile. He speaks English, Greek and Russian. His hobbies are fishing, scuba diving, water sports and cinema.