Speaker

Captain George Koumpenas has been with Celestyal Cruises since the company’s inception in 2014. As Chief Operating Officer, Captain Koumpenas oversees the day-to-day operations of the company. Since 2004, Captain Koumpenas was with Louis Cruise Lines, and he started his career in the cruise industry in 1987 working on several cruise vessels as deck officer and captain. In 2000, he stepped ashore as Director of fleet operations for Festival Cruises. He has served as General Secretary of Hellenic Cruise Ship Owners and Associated Members’ Union (EEKFN) since its founding and has been President of the union since April 2021.