Costas Kontes has been Managing Director of V.Ships Greece Ltd. since 2016, previously serving as Business Development Manager for V. Group since 2008. He is responsible for the office in Greece and for operating a large fleet of Container and Bulk Carrier vessels.
Previously he has served in the Cruise / Leisure sector, working for Iberojet Cruceros. Being responsible for the Marine and Technical operations, Costas set up the operation in Madrid. He has also worked for Martinoli SAM in Monaco following the fleet of Renaissance Cruises, as well as for Festival Cruises both onboard the ships and on the newbuildings in France.
Costas has a BSc, MSc in Marine Engineering from Newcastle University Upon Tyne and a MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School. He attended the Seatrade Cruise Masterclass and Executive Leadership Development Courses designed for V.Group from Strathclyde Business School while holding the title of the Chartered Engineer from the British Engineering Council.
Costas has served 6 years at The International Propeller Club, Piraeus as a governor, 3 of which as Vice President.
