Giorgos Vernicos

George A. Vernicos (also Georgios Vernikos/ ; born 11 February 1950) is a Greek businessman and politician. He was elected as a deputy to the Hellenic Parliament in the Greek legislative election of June 2012.

He has an extensive entrepreneurial and social presence. His professional activities primarily focus on the development of maritime tourism.

He is a member of numerous Organizations and Chambers.

Political career He served as Deputy Minister for Merchant Marine and Aegean Affairs under the Cabinet of Antonis Samaras from June 21, 2012, until his formal resignation on July 5, 2012.

George Vernicos currently is secretary general of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), President of INSETE, Member of the Board of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, President of the Economic and Social Council of Greece (ΟΚΕ). He is also an Ambassador for the EUROPEAN CLIMATE PACT of the European Union. Additionally, he is chairman of Vernicos Yachts. and Verina Hotels Sifnos.