Experience

1998-Present

Topaz International Shipping / Leonardo Shipping Inc. / Galini Enterprises / Kyma Ship Management Inc.

Chairman

·       Primary for new business

·       Primary for feasibility studies for new markets

1997-1998

Cunard Cruise Lines

NY, New York/Miami, Florida

President

·       Relocated company from New York to Miami

·       Succeeded in turnaround of the Company to a positive income in less than six (6) months

·       Instituted numerous safety improvements on all of Cunard’s fleet

·       Positioned the company for sale to Carnival Corp. – led group for over $500 million, $100 million more than any other offer prior to his Presidency

1984-1997

Dolphin Cruise Line / Majesty Cruise Line

Miami, Florida

President

·       Co-founded and built two cruise lines operating at their peak with five ships and 4,608 berths in both contemporary and premium market segments

1980-1984

Ulysses Cruises

Miami, Florida

Executive Vice President

·       Managed and operated the Dolphin IV in the 3 & 4 night cruise market in Miami.

1972-1982

Carras Cruises

Greece

Marine Superintendent / Vice President

·       Attended the new building program in Japan and became Vice President of Operations.

·       Established operations for the MV Daphne and MV Danae in the United States.

Education

Master Mariner Degree