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SETTING SAIL TO SUCCESS "THE LEADERSHIP

STYLE IS NOT A
MATTER

OF GENDER,
ARJ uncovers the DO WITH VALUES,
R osanna yenovkian has been a problem-solving power the world of Continental EXPERIENCES,
BUT IT HAS TO
strategies, challenges,

and triumphs shaping

AND A LIFE

APPROACH
Maritime and Boat.gr,
for many years - and she does it VERY WELL. She consults
IN GENERAL."
buyers and sellers for some of the biggest yacht sales and
related by its CEO
registrations worldwide. Based in Glyfada, the heart of the
Athenian Riviera, she has been successfully managing a
multicultural group of people for over 25 years.
As a woman in a predominantly male-dominated industry, what challenges and Rosanna Yenovkian
opportunities have you encountered, and how do you believe your leadership
style and perspective contribute to the success of Continental Maritime & at the helm of this
Boat.gr?
Male or female, it’s the goal that matters… I don’t look back to the past for missed remarkable journey.
opportunities, challenges, or mishaps. From my early years, I’ve stayed focused, worked
hard, and listened carefully.
The leadership style is not a matter of gender, but it has to do with values, experiences, Interview by DESPOINA SAMPSON
and a life approach in general. I was lucky enough to be introduced to the business
by my father, who taught me to calculate the risks and respect my associates based on
the old “gentlemen’s code of honour,” which I‘ve combined with explicit studies in
my field. I share the same vision and passion with my sister, who is also active in the
company, and our employees.
How do you measure success?
Ha ha, by a telephone call… We don’t sell a product. It’s not something tangible.
People will understand the quality of our services after they receive them… sometime
after a very long period of time. Success comes from people who will call just to show
their appreciation by saying, “Τhank you for everything.” From concierge services to
yacht purchase and registration.
What is unique about the service you provide?
Our partners combined with our years of knowledge. We know everything there is
to know about yachts, the dos and don’ts, from buying to registration, from refit
to international transport, from insurance consultancy to crisis management… We
are also the exclusive maritime registrars in Greece for yachts for the St. Kitts &
Nevis shipping registry, offering benefits combined with a pragmatic approach to
certification, and we have built a reputation for a fast, accurate, and efficient service
for ship owners and managers alike.
All the above allowed us to take one step further and made us able to offer a wide
range of personalized services with an empathetic attitude. >

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