Biography
Diamantis Diamantides, a Greek self-made billionaire, is a prominent figure in the global shipping industry. Born on July 1, 1947, Diamantides founded Marmaras Navigation in 1976 and Delta Tankers in 2006, building a substantial empire in the shipping sector. His wealth source is primarily shipping, with a net worth estimated at $1.1 billion as of 2024. Diamantides is known for his astute and often contrarian approach to the cyclical shipping market. His career is marked by key business decisions, including the strategic buying and selling of vessels. Diamantides's career and wealth are primarily from shipping, operating both Delta Tankers and Marmaras Navigation. These companies own numerous tankers and bulk carriers that transport essential commodities across the globe. Diamantides's son, Paschalis, founded Velos in 2019.