Early Life
Evangelos Marinakis was born on July 30, 1967, in Piraeus, Greece. He is the only son of Miltiadis Marinakis, a shipowner and politician, and Irini Marinaki (née Karakatsani). He studied International Business Administration and International Relations at the American International University in London.
Rise to Success
Marinakis founded Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. in 2005, building a significant presence in the shipping industry. He expanded his investments to include ownership of Olympiacos FC in 2010 and Nottingham Forest in 2017. He also owns Alter Ego Media, a Greek media group. Marinakis has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the shipping industry by Lloyd's List since 2010.
Key Business Strategies
Marinakis has focused on strategic investments, diversification across shipping, media, and sports, and has expanded his business interests, including a significant stake in Alter Ego Media, and his investments in football clubs. He has also focused on expanding his company's fleet and entering the LNG sector.
Philanthropy
Marinakis has been involved in philanthropy, donating to rebuild schools after earthquakes, supporting UNICEF, and various community and infrastructure projects in Piraeus. He has also supported various Greek children's charities.