Leon Patitsas

Leon Patitsas
Born Leon Patitsas
February 1976 (age 40)
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(s) 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

  1. "Atlas Maritime.(UK) Ltd". Companies House. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 "NEO, November 2010 – Leon and Philimon Patitsas of Atlas Maritime: A Success Story built on Professionalism and Ethics". Neomagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  3. "Atlas Maritime – Board of Directors". Atlasmaritime.eu. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  4. "What a Party-Scandal! Navy bows to Money (Upds) | Keep Talking Greece". Keeptalkinggreece.wordpress.com. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  5. Stephen Jacob Smith (12 July 2013). "Greek Shipping Scion Drops Anchor in Soho". Observer. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
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