Darren is the founder of Aries and has over 40 years’ experience in the marine insurance market holding former senior director positions with major International insurance brokers. His deep understanding of the marine insurance market together with the important and key connections he has within the industry enables him to offer his clients an unrivalled and personal level of expertise and service.
Darren has been a member of the London Institute of Registered Insurance Brokers (IRIB) since 1992.
Mobile (CY): +357 995 95 938
Mobile (GR): +30 6937 590 333
Mobile (UK): +44 78 6408 1947
Email: [email protected]
Alexis is a non-executive Director of Aries and holds a university degree in Business Administration from Freie University in Berlin.
He is fully certified by the Cyprus Insurance Association.
Alexis has a background of working for several years in Germany at one of the largest brokerage houses in the country.
Telephone: +357 222 009 99
Email: [email protected]
Stefanos serves as a non-executive Director of Aries. He brings forth an extensive professional tenure spanning more than 15 years within the spheres of banking and insurance, wherein he has occupied numerous managerial and executive roles. His seasoned career is underscored by a robust financial academic foundation, having pursued studies in Economics & Finance at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (BSc degree) and University of Exeter (MSc degree).
He is a certified and licensed Insurance and Investment Consultant by the Cyprus Insurance Association and the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission respectively.
Telephone: +357 222 009 99
Email: [email protected]
Despina is part of the Executive team at Aries acting as General Manager and has been with the company since its formation in 2009.
Despina holds an MSc and a BA in Shipping & Transport and International Trading and Transport from London Guildhall University. She is a fully qualified marine insurance broker certified by the Bank of Greece and has been in the insurance business for over 25 years.
Despina is a member of WISTA Hellas & was elected Board Member of WISTA Hellas for 2020-22 term.
Mobile: +30 6932 617 422
Email: [email protected]
Eftihia holds an MSc in Marketing and Management from Loughborough University in the UK, as well as a Degree in Economics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences). Eftihia is a fully certified Insurance Broker by the Bank of Greece and brings over 15 years of experience in the Marine Insurance industry.
Mobile: +30 6945 618 238
Email: [email protected]
Irene holds a certificate of Office Management & Secretarial Studies from C.C.S Institute and Bachelor’s degree in Business & Psychology from The American College of Greece, Deree College. Irene has 12 years of experience in marine insurance, and joined the company in 2012.
Mobile: +30 6942 232 420
Email: [email protected]
Antonis holds a Law degree from the National & Kapodistrian University in Athens. Antonis joined us in 2024, following 3 years of practical experience in Marketing. Antonis is currently pursuing an MSc in Shipping Management at the ALBA Graduate Business School.
Mobile: +30 6947 160 872
Email: [email protected]
Vassilis has over 40 years of shipping experience, having worked with some of the major shipping companies in Greece. Holding various managerial positions, extending to Finance, Procurement, Operations and for many years in the field of Maritime Human Resources. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Business and Financial Management from the University of Reading UK and a Diploma in Ship Management from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers UK.
Mobile: +30 6944 753 542
Email: [email protected]
