Early Life
Marianna Latsis was born in Athens, Greece, in the 1950s as the daughter of John S. Latsis, a prominent Greek shipping tycoon, and Erietta Tsoukala. She grew up in a family deeply involved in shipping, banking, and real estate. Her upbringing was shaped by her father's global business interests, leading to exposure to international finance and cross-cultural environments.
Rise to Success
After her father's death in 2003, Marianna Latsis inherited a substantial portion of the family assets. In 2019, she and her siblings divided the family holdings, with Marianna taking control of the shipping firm Latsco. She has since invested in Greek conglomerate GEK Terna and real estate developer Dimand. Her family office, Marla Investments, focuses on infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital in Greece and abroad.
Key Business Strategies
Marianna Latsis has expanded her portfolio through strategic investments in infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital. A notable recent investment includes acquiring a stake in a major toll motorway near Athens. She has also been involved in the payments sector through an early investment in Viva Wallet, which she exited in 2022.
Philanthropy
Marianna Latsis is actively involved in philanthropy, serving on the Supervisory Board of the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, which supports education, culture, science, and social welfare initiatives. She supports causes relating to healthcare, education, and culture. In 2023, she received the Gold Medal “Evangelis Zappas” from the Olympion and Bequests Committee for philanthropy. She also supports international humanitarian causes.