Gregory V. Hadjieleftheriadis
Co-Founder  
Eletson Corporation

Gregory V. Hadjieleftheriadis, born in 1938, followed his brother's
footsteps. After completing his secondary education, he studied for two years at the National
Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra and subsequently completed his military service as a
Reserve Ensign for the Royal Navy, before working onboard oceangoing vessels. After the
establishment of the family business in 1966, he served for a few months onboard the family's
first vessel, taking up the captaincy from his brother in 1967. Following his first seafaring steps,
Gregory moved to London for a few years in order to familiarise with the shipping industry, and
build a network of contacts. As part of his training, he worked in the evenings as a trainee at the
N.J Goulandris office and attended morning classes at the London School of Foreign Trade,
gaining important knowledge about shipmanagement, maritime law, marine insurance and other
aspects of the shipping business.
Gregory Hadjieleftheriadis not only managed the family business, but also served as an advisor
to the Board of the Union of Greek Shipowners from 1982, while heading the Union's Maritime
Education division. Gregory and his wife Pamela Rochelle Ansel, had three children, Andreas,
Danae and Alexandros. He served as Eletson's vice president until 1997, when he was elected
chairman and CEO, a post that he kept until his departure from the company in 2006.