Spiro Latsis & family

Early Life

Spiro Latsis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1946. He is the son of Yiannis (John) Latsis, a self-made shipping magnate. His early life was rooted in Greece, and he received his secondary education at Athens College.

Rise to Success

Latsis pursued higher education at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics in 1968, followed by a Master of Science in logic and scientific method in 1970, and a PhD in philosophy in 1974. He joined the family business, initially in the banking arm, and later became chairman of the EFG Group in 1997.

Key Business Strategies

Spiro Latsis has been instrumental in the family's diversified holdings, particularly in banking and shipping. He is the chairman of EFG Group, a global private banking organization, and he also holds significant stakes in Hellenic Energy (formerly Hellenic Petroleum), and real estate developer Lamda Development. Latsis focused on fleet renewal and diversification in the shipping sector and expanded the family's energy interests.

Philanthropy

Spiro Latsis is actively involved in philanthropy through the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation and the International Latsis Foundation in Geneva. These foundations support education, scientific research, social welfare, and cultural initiatives. The Latsis Foundation awards prizes for scientific contributions and supports various projects. In 2012, he transferred a portion of his Greek banking stock holdings to family members and the Foundation.