Takis was born in Athens, growing up in and around the water. He graduated as an electrician, working the trade for several years building his extensive and strong knowledge in electronics and computers. Wanting to be of service to his country, Takis enrolled and joined the Greek Special Forces as a parachutist. After 2 years, he honorably resigned. Looking at his resume, it won’t be a surprise to learn that Takis loves extreme sports as well as water sports, cycling and diving. Takis is a certified diver and strongspear-fisherman; a skill he learned from childhood onwards. Having worked 20 years at the biggest company in Greece (automatic systems and hydraulicmotors), Takis decided to make the switch to the yachting industry. First as chief-electrician onboard a chartered motor-yacht in the USA and successfully completing specific engineering courses. Later on moving to sailing yachts. Takis first set foot onboard Thandeka in 2017 as chief-engineer, feeling right at home when he is onboard. So it’s safe to say he knows the vessel very well. Takis is a very skilled tender driver and he flat out enjoys taking guests out on the water or on land to join him doing various (water) sport activities!