Leon Patitsas

Leon Patitsas (born February 1976) is a London-born Greek shipowner, founder and owner of Atlas Maritime.

Leon Patitsas
Born
Leon Patitsas

February 1976 (age 44–45)
London, England
NationalityBritish/Greek
EducationCampion High School, Moraitis School
Alma materTufts University, MIT
OccupationShipowner
Known forFounder and owner, Atlas Maritime
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2010)​
Parent(s)Spyros Patitsas
Marigo Lemou – Patitsa

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

Patitsas founded Atlas Maritime in 2004.[3]

Personal life

On June 5, 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. "NEO, November 2010 – Leon and Philimon Patitsas of Atlas Maritime: A Success Story built on Professionalism and Ethics". Neomagazine.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  3. "Atlas Maritime – Board of Directors". Atlasmaritime.eu. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  4. "What a Party-Scandal! Navy bows to Money (Upds) | Keep Talking Greece". Keeptalkinggreece.wordpress.com. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  5. Stephen Jacob Smith (12 July 2013). "Greek Shipping Scion Drops Anchor in Soho". Observer. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
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