Leon Patitsas
| Leon Patitsas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1976 London, England |
| Nationality | British/Greek |
| Education | Moraitis School |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
| Occupation | Shipowner |
| Known for | Founder and owner, Atlas Maritime |
| Spouse(s) | Marietta Chrousala |
| Parent(s) | Spyros Patitsas and Marigo Patitsas-Lemos |
| Relatives | Philimon Patitsas (brother) |
Leon Patitsas (born 1976) is a London-born Greek shipowner, founder and owner of Atlas Maritime.
Early life
Leon Patitsas was born in London in 1976, the son of Spyridon/Spyros Patitsas and Marigo Patitsas-Lemos, who was the daughter of Captain Leon C. Lemos. He has a brother, Philimon Patitsas.[1]
He was educated at Moraitis School, a private school in Athens, followed by a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University, Boston.[2]
Career
Leon 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 wedding party took place aboard the Greek cruiser Georgios Averof, a famous war memorial.[4]
In 2013, Patitsas bought a loft apartment at 459 West Broadway, New York City for $5.5 million.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.neomagazine.com/2010_11_november/14.html
- ↑ http://www.neomagazine.com/2010_11_november/14.html
- ↑ http://www.atlasmaritime.eu/board-of-directors
- ↑ http://keeptalkinggreece.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/what-a-partyscandal-navy-bows-to-money/
- ↑ http://observer.com/2013/07/greek-shipping-scion-drops-anchor-in-soho/