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|name = Giannis Vardinogiannis<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://provocateur.gr/archive/6018/h-zwh-toy-tzigger-makria-apo-ton-panathhna-ko |title=Η ζωή του Τζίγγερ μακριά από τον Παναθηναϊκό |last=Christiano |date=26 January 2015 |publisher= |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
| name = Yannis Vardinoyannis<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://provocateur.gr/archive/6018/h-zwh-toy-tzigger-makria-apo-ton-panathhna-ko |title=Η ζωή του Τζίγγερ μακριά από τον Παναθηναϊκό |last=Christiano |date=26 January 2015 |publisher= |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
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|birth_place = [[Heraklion]], Greece
| birth_place = [[Heraklion]], Greece
|alma_mater = [[Vassar College]]
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|occupation = Businessman and shipowner<ref name="famcap.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.famcap.com/articles/2015/7/1/greek-family-businesses-five-notable-ones |title=Greek family businesses - five notable ones — Family Capital |access-date=21 July 2016 |archive-date=14 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314104420/http://www.famcap.com/articles/2015/7/1/greek-family-businesses-five-notable-ones |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| occupation = Businessman and shipowner<ref name="famcap.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.famcap.com/articles/2015/7/1/greek-family-businesses-five-notable-ones |title=Greek family businesses - five notable ones — Family Capital |access-date=21 July 2016 |archive-date=14 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314104420/http://www.famcap.com/articles/2015/7/1/greek-family-businesses-five-notable-ones |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|boards = President, [[Motor Oil Hellas]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moh.gr/Default.aspx?a_id=10569|title=Motor Oil|website=www.moh.gr}}</ref><br />President, [[Avin International S.A.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/people/16544008-john-v-vardinoyannis |title=Ioannis Vardinoyannis, Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA: Profile & Biography – Bloomberg |website=Bloomberg |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><br />CEO, [[Vegas Oil and Gas]]
| boards = Chairman & CEO, [[Motor Oil Hellas]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moh.gr/Default.aspx?a_id=10569|title=Motor Oil|website=www.moh.gr}}</ref><br />Chaiman & CEO, [[Avin International S.A.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/people/16544008-john-v-vardinoyannis |title=Ioannis Vardinoyannis, Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA: Profile & Biography – Bloomberg |website=Bloomberg |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><br />CEO, [[Vegas Oil and Gas]]
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|spouse = Mellissa Gromel
| spouse = Mellissa Gromel
|children = 3
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|parents = [[Vardis Vardinogiannis]] <br />[[Marianna Vardinoyannis]]
| parents = [[Vardis Vardinoyannis]] <br />[[Marianna Vardinoyannis]]
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'''Giannis Vardinogiannis''' ({{langx|el|Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης}}, born 7 April 1962)<ref name="auto"/> is a Greek billionaire shipping magnate, the eldest son of petroleum tycoon [[Vardis Vardinogiannis]]<ref name="famcap.com" /> and of the late [[UNESCO]] Goodwill Ambassador [[Marianna Vardinogiannis]]. He is included in the [[Lloyd's List]] ''Most influential people in the shipping industry''.
'''Yannis Vardinoyannis''' ({{langx|el|Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης}}, born 7 April 1962)<ref name="auto"/> is a Greek billionaire shipping magnate, the eldest son of the late [[Vardis Vardinogiannis|Vardis Vardinoyannis]]<ref name="famcap.com" /> and of the late [[UNESCO]] Goodwill Ambassador [[Marianna Vardinogiannis|Marianna Vardinoyannis]]. He is included in the [[Lloyd's List]] ''Most influential people in the shipping industry''.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
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Yannis Vardinoyannis was born in 1962<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Organizational Structure – Motor Oil |url=https://www.moh.gr/en/company/organizational-structure/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |language=en}}</ref> to Vardis Vardinoyannis and Marianna Vardinoyannis. He is of [[Crete|Cretan]] descent.
Vardinogiannis is of [[Crete|Cretan]] descent. After graduating from the [[Athens College]] preparatory school, he majored in economics at [[Vassar College]] in the United States. He is a former [[Rallying|car rally]] champion who owns the private rally team Cyclon Rally Sport, with seven participations (from 1986 to 1992) in the international [[Acropolis Rally]]. He was the first Greek driver in Acropolis Rally for five years from 1988 to 1992. He won the Greek Rally title six times (1987 to 1992), driving [[Lancia Delta]], with co-driver Kostas Stefanis.


After graduating from the [[Athens College]] preparatory school, he majored in economics at [[Vassar College]] in the United States.
Since his retirement from the sport, in 1993, Vardinogiannis has worked in the family business ([[Vardinogiannis]] [[group of companies]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/153634/vardinoyannis-empire |title=Vardinoyannis EMPIRE |publisher=Tradewindsnews.com |date= 4 February 1999|accessdate=24 October 2015}}</ref>


In May 1996, he married Mellissa Gromel. They have three sons, Vardis, Andreas, and Nikos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-11-25 |title=ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΒΑΡΔΙΝΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ |url=https://www.tovima.gr/2008/11/25/sports/giannis-bardinogiannis/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ |language=el}}</ref>
The Vardinogiannis family owns [[Motor Oil Hellas]], where he is a member of the board of directors as executive vice chairman. He also serves with shipping companies [[Avin International S.A.]] and [[Piraeus Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bankingnews.gr/index.php?id=342434 |title=Οι βασικοί μέτοχοι Κωστόπουλος, Λάτσης, Βαρδινογιάννης μηδένισαν στις ελληνικές τράπεζες, αντικαταστάθηκαν από funds |publisher= bankingnews.gr|accessdate=1 August 2018|language=el}}</ref>


He has been active in sports as he is a former [[Rallying|car rally]] champion and a key person in the Greek football.
In May 1996, Vardinogiannis married Mellissa Gromel and has three sons.


Vardinoyannis is a key person in the [[Vardinogiannis|Vardinoyannis]] [[group of companies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/153634/vardinoyannis-empire |title=Vardinoyannis EMPIRE |publisher=Tradewindsnews.com |date= 4 February 1999|accessdate=24 October 2015}}</ref> The family controls [[Motor Oil Hellas]], where Vardinoyannis is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,<ref name=":0" /> while he is also serving as Chairman and CEO in Avin Oil.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ABOUT AVIN – AVIN OIL |url=https://www.avinoil.gr/en/company/about-avin/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |language=en}}</ref> In the past he served as non-executive board member in [[Piraeus Bank]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bankingnews.gr/index.php?id=342434 |title=Οι βασικοί μέτοχοι Κωστόπουλος, Λάτσης, Βαρδινογιάννης μηδένισαν στις ελληνικές τράπεζες, αντικαταστάθηκαν από funds |publisher= bankingnews.gr|accessdate=1 August 2018|language=el}}</ref> until June 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2012 |title=Constitution of the Board of Directors |url=https://www.piraeusholdings.gr/el/press-office/announcement/2012/06/constitution-of-the-board-of-directors |access-date=16 December 2024 |website=Piraeus Holdings}}</ref>
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Vardinogiannis is the principal shareholder of the Cairo-based [[Vegas Oil and Gas]].


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He is the principal shareholder of the Cairo-based [[Vegas Oil and Gas]].
==As owner of Panathinaikos F.C.==
In the summer of 2000, the President of [[Panathinaikos FC|Panathinaikos]], [[Yiorgos Vardinogiannis]] resigned from his duties and sold his share to his nephew Giannis Vardinogiannis, who succeeded him and changed the style of management into the club (while continuing to work for various family companies). In 2005, he was a founding member of the [[Greek Super League]] and was elected president in 2007, being credited for his efforts to achieve European league standards in Greece. On 22 April 2008, main shareholder Vardinogiannis gave a press conference in which he announced the decision of his family to reduce their share in the club to 50% – after 30 years of full ownership – through an €80 million increase of the company's capital stock. After the negotiations and the share capital increase, the Vardinogiannis family would hold 56% of the club, Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos 10% and the rest of the shareholders 34%. The Vardinogiannis family finally withdrew from Panathinaikos in 2012.


==Sports-related activities ==
The team had the following successes as an owner of Panathinaikos:
In [[Motorsport|motor sports]], he announced in early February 2024 the establishment of the private rally team Cyclon Rally Sport.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Παπαδόπουλος |first=Γιάννης-Μάριος |date=2024-02-06 |title=Traction Rally Team: Παίρνει σάρκα και οστά! (video) |url=https://www.apexsports.gr/mixanokinita/2024/02/06/traction-rally-team-pairnei-sarka-kai-osta-video/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Apex Sports |language=el}}</ref> In the past he had seven participations in the international [[Acropolis Rally]] from 1986 to 1992. He was the first Greek driver in Acropolis Rally for five years from 1988 to 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-02-23 |title=Rally Acropolis Hall Of Fame: «Τζίγκερ» - 4troxoi.gr |url=https://www.4troxoi.gr/4t-classic/rally-acropolis-hall-of-fame-tzigker/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |language=el}}</ref> He won the Greek Rally title six times (1987 to 1992), driving [[Lancia Delta]], with co-driver Kostas Stefanis.
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* Quarter-finals in Champions League: 2001–02

* Quarter-finals in Uefa Cup: 2002–03
In the summer of 2000, then President of [[Panathinaikos FC|Panathinaikos]], [[Yiorgos Vardinogiannis|Yiorgos Vardinoyannis]] stepped down and sold his share to Yannis Vardinoyannis. The latter changed the style of management into the club, while he continued working with the companies controlled by the family. In 2005, he was one of the founding members of the [[Greek Super League]] and elected president in 2007,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-06-14 |title=Νέος πρόεδρος στη Σούπερ Λίγκα ο Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης |url=https://www.in.gr/2007/06/14/sports/football/neos-proedros-sti-soyper-ligka-o-giannis-bardinogiannis/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=in.gr |language=el}}</ref> being credited for his efforts to achieve European league standards in Greece. He stepped down in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |last=tmargaritis |date=2022-06-24 |title=Η λίστα των προέδρων Super League 1 |url=https://filathlos.gr/681365-i-lista-ton-proedron-super-league-1/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=ο Φίλαθλος |language=el}}</ref> On 22 April 2008, he announced the decision of the Vardinoyannis family to reduce their share in Panathinaikos Football Club to 50%<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsroom |first=sport-fm |title=«Κρατάω το 50%, όλοι ευπρόσδεκτοι» |url=https://www.sport-fm.gr/article/128345 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=sport-fm.gr |language=el}}</ref> – after 30 years of full ownership – through an €80 million increase of the company's capital stock. After the negotiations and the share capital increase, the family would hold 56% of the club, Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos 10% and the rest of the shareholders 34%. The family finally withdrew from Panathinaikos in 2012. Under the chairmanship of Yannis Vardinoyannis, Panathinaikos F.C. had the following successes:
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* Greek Championship: 2004, 2010
* Quarter-finals in [[European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics|Champions League]]: 2001–02
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* Greek Cup: 2004, 2010
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* Quarter-finals in UEFA Cup: 2002–03
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* [[Super League Greece|Greek Football Championship]]: 2004, 2010
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* [[Greek Football Cup|Greek Cup]]: 2004, 2010


==Political views==
==Political views==
In February 2015, Vardinogiannis said in a statement to ''[[Reuters]]'' that the new Prime Minister of Greece [[Alexis Tsipras]] had a valid point in attacking corrupt Greek oligarchs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Grey |first=Stephen |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eurozone-greece-corruption-insight-idUKKBN0LL13K20150217 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224082302/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eurozone-greece-corruption-insight-idUKKBN0LL13K20150217 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 December 2015 |title=Insight – PM Tsipras declares war at home on Greece's 'oligarchs' |publisher=Uk.reuters.com |date=17 February 2015 |accessdate=24 October 2015}}</ref>
In February 2015, Vardinoyannis said in a statement to ''[[Reuters]]'' that the new Prime Minister of Greece [[Alexis Tsipras]] had a valid point in attacking corrupt Greek oligarchs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Grey |first=Stephen |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eurozone-greece-corruption-insight-idUKKBN0LL13K20150217 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224082302/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eurozone-greece-corruption-insight-idUKKBN0LL13K20150217 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 December 2015 |title=Insight – PM Tsipras declares war at home on Greece's 'oligarchs' |publisher=Uk.reuters.com |date=17 February 2015 |accessdate=24 October 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Yannis Vardinoyannis[1]
Born (1962-04-07) 7 April 1962 (age 62)
Heraklion, Greece
Alma materVassar College
Occupation(s)Businessman and shipowner[2]
Board member ofChairman & CEO, Motor Oil Hellas[3]
Chaiman & CEO, Avin International S.A.[4]
CEO, Vegas Oil and Gas
SpouseMellissa Gromel
Children3
Parent(s)Vardis Vardinoyannis
Marianna Vardinoyannis

Yannis Vardinoyannis (Greek: Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης, born 7 April 1962)[1] is a Greek billionaire shipping magnate, the eldest son of the late Vardis Vardinoyannis[2] and of the late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna Vardinoyannis. He is included in the Lloyd's List Most influential people in the shipping industry.

Early life and career

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Yannis Vardinoyannis was born in 1962[5] to Vardis Vardinoyannis and Marianna Vardinoyannis. He is of Cretan descent.

After graduating from the Athens College preparatory school, he majored in economics at Vassar College in the United States.

In May 1996, he married Mellissa Gromel. They have three sons, Vardis, Andreas, and Nikos.[6]

He has been active in sports as he is a former car rally champion and a key person in the Greek football.

Vardinoyannis is a key person in the Vardinoyannis group of companies.[7] The family controls Motor Oil Hellas, where Vardinoyannis is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,[5] while he is also serving as Chairman and CEO in Avin Oil.[8] In the past he served as non-executive board member in Piraeus Bank[9] until June 2012.[10]

He is the principal shareholder of the Cairo-based Vegas Oil and Gas.

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In motor sports, he announced in early February 2024 the establishment of the private rally team Cyclon Rally Sport.[11] In the past he had seven participations in the international Acropolis Rally from 1986 to 1992. He was the first Greek driver in Acropolis Rally for five years from 1988 to 1992.[12] He won the Greek Rally title six times (1987 to 1992), driving Lancia Delta, with co-driver Kostas Stefanis.

In the summer of 2000, then President of Panathinaikos, Yiorgos Vardinoyannis stepped down and sold his share to Yannis Vardinoyannis. The latter changed the style of management into the club, while he continued working with the companies controlled by the family. In 2005, he was one of the founding members of the Greek Super League and elected president in 2007,[13] being credited for his efforts to achieve European league standards in Greece. He stepped down in 2008.[14] On 22 April 2008, he announced the decision of the Vardinoyannis family to reduce their share in Panathinaikos Football Club to 50%[15] – after 30 years of full ownership – through an €80 million increase of the company's capital stock. After the negotiations and the share capital increase, the family would hold 56% of the club, Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos 10% and the rest of the shareholders 34%. The family finally withdrew from Panathinaikos in 2012. Under the chairmanship of Yannis Vardinoyannis, Panathinaikos F.C. had the following successes:

Political views

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In February 2015, Vardinoyannis said in a statement to Reuters that the new Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras had a valid point in attacking corrupt Greek oligarchs.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b Christiano (26 January 2015). "Η ζωή του Τζίγγερ μακριά από τον Παναθηναϊκό". Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Greek family businesses - five notable ones — Family Capital". Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Motor Oil". www.moh.gr.
  4. ^ "Ioannis Vardinoyannis, Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA: Profile & Biography – Bloomberg". Bloomberg. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Organizational Structure – Motor Oil". Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  6. ^ "ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΒΑΡΔΙΝΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ". ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ (in Greek). 25 November 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Vardinoyannis EMPIRE". Tradewindsnews.com. 4 February 1999. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  8. ^ "ABOUT AVIN – AVIN OIL". Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Οι βασικοί μέτοχοι Κωστόπουλος, Λάτσης, Βαρδινογιάννης μηδένισαν στις ελληνικές τράπεζες, αντικαταστάθηκαν από funds" (in Greek). bankingnews.gr. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Constitution of the Board of Directors". Piraeus Holdings. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  11. ^ Παπαδόπουλος, Γιάννης-Μάριος (6 February 2024). "Traction Rally Team: Παίρνει σάρκα και οστά! (video)". Apex Sports (in Greek). Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Rally Acropolis Hall Of Fame: «Τζίγκερ» - 4troxoi.gr" (in Greek). 23 February 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Νέος πρόεδρος στη Σούπερ Λίγκα ο Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης". in.gr (in Greek). 14 June 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  14. ^ tmargaritis (24 June 2022). "Η λίστα των προέδρων Super League 1". ο Φίλαθλος (in Greek). Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  15. ^ newsroom, sport-fm. "«Κρατάω το 50%, όλοι ευπρόσδεκτοι»". sport-fm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 17 December 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ Grey, Stephen (17 February 2015). "Insight – PM Tsipras declares war at home on Greece's 'oligarchs'". Uk.reuters.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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