Georgios Vernicos

Who is Georgios Vernicos?

George A. Vernicos is a Greek entrepreneur, social activist and politician, from a shipowning family, originating from the island of Sifnos, elected as a Deputy to the Hellenic Parliament in the Greek legislative election of June 2012.

He obtained a degree in Economics from the University of Athens before furthering his studies at London University.

He has a daughter, Marina, married to Miltos Kambourides.

He was appointed on 21 June 2012 as Vice-Minister for Merchant Marine and Aegean Affairs in Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's government for a short period.

George Vernicos currently is Secretary General of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises, Member of the Board of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Member of the Board of the Economic and Social Council of Greece and Honorary President of the Professional Hellenic Yacht Owners Association. He is also active in several organisations and chambers that aim towards the financial, cultural and social recovery of Greece and the defence of the citizens rights.

Additionally, he is Chairman of Vernicos Yachts, the leading yachting company in Greece for sales and crewed yacht charters, as well as co-founding shareholder of Dolphin Capital Investors, the largest real estate investment company listed on AIM-London in terms of net assets.