Early Life and Family
Marianna Latsis, born in Athens, Greece, is the daughter of the late Greek shipping magnate John S. Latsis. She has two siblings, Spiros and Margarita. Marianna comes from a family with a strong presence in the business world, particularly in shipping and banking.
Rise to Success
In 2019, Marianna and her siblings divided the family's holdings. Marianna took control of the shipping interests under Latsco. Her career has been marked by strategic investments and management within the family's diversified portfolio. In 2020, she withdrew from Lamda Development and subsequently from the Hellinikon Metropolitan Park investment by selling her stake. She also invested in Greek conglomerate GEK Terna and real estate developer Dimand.
Key Business Strategies
Marianna’s key business strategies include managing and expanding the family’s shipping business, which includes a fleet of vessels engaged in global shipping operations. Furthermore, she has made significant investments in real estate development, particularly in Greece and other parts of Europe. She exited one of her early investments, payments startup Viva Wallet, in 2022.
Philanthropy
Marianna Latsis is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting numerous charitable causes and cultural initiatives in Greece. She founded three day care centers for oncology patients. In 2023, she received the Gold Medal “Evangelis Zappas” for her philanthropy. Along with her siblings, Marianna Latsis is a member of the Supervisory Board of the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.
