Greece is a developed nation, that had advanced high-income economy. People of Greece used to enjoy high standard of living. Its economy is comprised mainly of service sector (85 percent) and industry (12 percent).
Here is a brief overview of the three Greek billionaires, with information about their Forbes ranking and net worth.
Richest People in Greece as of 2015:
3) Philip Niarchos (Rank: 722; Net worth: $2.5 billion)
This 60 year old billionaire is the eldest son of Stavros, one of the world’s wealthiest shipping tycoons who held decades long battles with Aristotle Onassis. Philip inherited the bulk of his father’s art collection. The family’s collection includes some of the world’s most recognizable pieces of art.
2) Aristotelis Mistakidis (Rank: 627; Net worth: $2.8 billion)
This 52 year old self-made billionaire resides in Zug, Switzerland. He is married and has one child. This London School of Economics graduate joined Mark Rich & Co in 1993 after working of six years in non-ferrous metals for Cargill. Shortly after, his new company was bought out by management and renamed Glencore. He rose to the rank of co-director of the company in 2000. Aristotelis is the citizen of both the UK and Greece.
1) Spiro Latsis & family (Rank: 630; Net worth: $2.9 billion)
Spiro Latsis is married and has 2 children. This 67 year old billionaire resides in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the son of shipping tycoon John S. Latsis, and has been managing the family fortune ever since his father expired in 2003. He is the only Greek billionaire who still holds an important stake in the shipping industry. The family’s largest position is in Hellenic Petroleum, one of the nation’s major oil refining companies. Spiro Latsis holds a substantial stake in global private banking group EFG International, which is headquartered in Zurich.
The above-mentioned billionaires inspire many budding Greek entrepreneurs.
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