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Ares M. Michaelides, CFA, is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Saddleback Maine Ski Area and Chief Financial Officer at Bridgton Academy, Ares also holds the position of Managing Partner at Blue Odyssey Corporation. Previously, Ares was President of American Queen Steamboat Company / Victory Cruise Lines, where a successful rebranding initiative was implemented. As Chief Executive Officer for Ship Supply International, Ares achieved significant EBITBA growth and completed multiple acquisitions. Ares' leadership at Starboard Cruise Services saw revenues more than double, while prior experience at MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean contributed to operational and marketing successes. Ares holds a Master of Science and Master of Arts in Economics and Capital Markets from The London School of Economics and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Drew University.