Leon Patitsas
Leon Patitsas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leon Patitsas February 1976 (age 48) London, England |
| Nationality | British/Greek |
| Education | Campion High School, Moraitis School |
| Alma mater | Tufts University, MIT |
| Occupation | Shipowner |
| Known for | Founder and owner, Atlas Maritime |
| Spouse | Marietta Chrousala |
| Parent(s) | Spyros Patitsas Marigo Lemou – Patitsa |
| Relatives | Philimon Patitsas (brother) |
Leon Patitsas (born February 1976) is a London-born Greek shipowner, founder and owner of Atlas Maritime.
Early life
Leon Patitsas was born in February 1976,[1] in London, the son of Spyridon (Spyros) Patitsas and Marigo Lemou – Patitsa, who was the daughter of Captain Leon C. Lemos. He has an older brother, Philimon Patitsas.[2]
He was educated at Moraitis School, a private school in Athens, followed by a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University, Boston.[2] and a Master of Science from MIT.
Career
Mr. Patitsas founded Atlas Maritime in 2004.[3]
Personal life
On 5 June 2010, Patitsas married Marietta Chrousala, a Greek fashion model and television presenter. The 2008 "Posidonia" party took place aboard the Greek cruiser Georgios Averof, a famous war memorial.[4]
In 2013, Patitsas bought a loft apartment at New York City for $5.5 million.[5]
References
- ^ "Atlas Maritime.(UK) Ltd". Companies House. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ a b "NEO, November 2010 – Leon and Philimon Patitsas of Atlas Maritime: A Success Story built on Professionalism and Ethics". Neomagazine.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ "Atlas Maritime – Board of Directors". Atlasmaritime.eu. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ "What a Party-Scandal! Navy bows to Money (Upds) | Keep Talking Greece". Keeptalkinggreece.wordpress.com. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ Stephen Jacob Smith (12 July 2013). "Greek Shipping Scion Drops Anchor in Soho". Observer. Retrieved 5 December 2015.