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'''Andreas Vgenopoulos''' (10 December 1953 − 5 |
'''Andreas Vgenopoulos''' (10 December 1953 − 5 November 2016) was the chairman of [[Marfin Investment Group]] and was a major shareholder of [[Panathinaikos FC]]. Vgenopoulos resigned from Panathinaikos in June 2010 citing differences with [[Giannis Vardinogiannis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.grreporter.info/en/mr_mig_andreas_vgenopoulos_left_panathinaikos_time_real/2894/|title=Mr. MIG Andreas Vgenopoulos Left Panathinaikos. This Time for Real}}</ref> His departure disappointed the fans of Panathinaikos.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.athensnews.gr/athweb/nathens.prnt_article?e=C&f=13299&t=01&m=A03&aa=1 |title=New cash for a new century |last=Papachristou |first=Harry |date=8 August 2008 |publisher=Athens News |accessdate=2008-08-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821150155/http://www.athensnews.gr/athweb/nathens.prnt_article?e=C&f=13299&t=01&m=A03&aa=1 |archivedate=21 August 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_sport_1_27/05/2008_97039|title=PAO owners name president|date=2008-05-27 |publisher=Kathimerini: English edition|accessdate=2008-08-30}}</ref> Vgenopoulos owned 1% of Marfin Popular Bank and 1,5% of the Marfin Investment Group. He had also been a Greek champion of [[Panathinaikos Fencing|Panathinaikos' Fencing]] department.<ref name=fencing>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417230448/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vg/andreas-vgenopoulos-1.html Andreas Vgenopoulos at Sports Reference]</ref> |
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==Education and business career== |
==Education and business career== |
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Vgenopoulos graduated from [[University of Athens]] with a [[Law school|degree in Law]] and from [[Long Island University]] (U.S.) with an [[MBA]].<ref name=fencing/> |
Vgenopoulos graduated from [[University of Athens]] with a [[Law school|degree in Law]] and from [[Long Island University]] (U.S.) with an [[MBA]].<ref name=fencing/> |
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Vgenopoulos was a shareholder of Panathinaikos FC until June 2010, owning 20% of the club's shares. He was also a member of the board of directors of the club alongside [[Giannis Vardinogiannis]] and [[Pavlos Giannakopoulos]]. Panathinaikos is now owned by "Panathinaiki Symmahia" (Panthenaic Alliance) with [[Giannis Alafouzos]] as president.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.paomprosta.gr/el/node/56 |title = ΙΔΡΥΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΚΗΡΥΞΗ "ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΜΜΑΧΙΑΣ 2012" |last = |first = |date = |website |
Vgenopoulos was a shareholder of Panathinaikos FC until June 2010, owning 20% of the club's shares. He was also a member of the board of directors of the club alongside [[Giannis Vardinogiannis]] and [[Pavlos Giannakopoulos]]. Panathinaikos is now owned by "Panathinaiki Symmahia" (Panthenaic Alliance) with [[Giannis Alafouzos]] as president.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.paomprosta.gr/el/node/56 |title = ΙΔΡΥΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΚΗΡΥΞΗ "ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΜΜΑΧΙΑΣ 2012" |last = |first = |date = |website = Panathianiki Symmahia |accessdate = 13 March 2014}}</ref> |
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Vgenopoulos was also the chairman of [[Olympic Air]], the oldest Greek airline. Marfin Investment Group (MIG) bought the company from the Greek government on 1 October 2009. During the last three years, Mr. Vgenopoulos' MIG fund has seen the wealth deteriorate, it is reported that it has lost 95% of its value. Mr. Vgenopoulos is in the process of selling Olympic to Aegean.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324251504578579423381608656 |title = Tycoon's Rise and Fall: A Modern Greek Drama |last = Ball and Granitsas |first = Deborah and Alkman |date = 12 July 2013 |website |
Vgenopoulos was also the chairman of [[Olympic Air]], the oldest Greek airline. Marfin Investment Group (MIG) bought the company from the Greek government on 1 October 2009. During the last three years, Mr. Vgenopoulos' MIG fund has seen the wealth deteriorate, it is reported that it has lost 95% of its value. Mr. Vgenopoulos is in the process of selling Olympic to Aegean.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324251504578579423381608656 |title = Tycoon's Rise and Fall: A Modern Greek Drama |last = Ball and Granitsas |first = Deborah and Alkman |date = 12 July 2013 |website = The Wall Street Journal |accessdate = 13 March 2014}}</ref> |
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On 12 July 2016 the Board of Directors of MIG decided on broad changes in the management of the group with the replacement of Andreas Vgenopoulos as Chairman. Andreas Vgenopoulos remained a simple – non-executive – member. On 14 July 2016 he was appointed Chairman – non-executive member – of the Board of Directors of Hygeia Hospital. |
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In January 2008 he proceeded to the creation of the Panathinaikos Union Movement (PEK), with the aim of multi-shareholding or the acquisition of Panathinaikos FC and the strengthening of amateur Panathinaikos. |
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He died on Saturday 5 November 2016, at 03:30, from cardiac arrest, according to a statement issued by Hygeia Hospital of which he was president.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-11 |title=Νίκη των Σοσιαλδημοκρατών δείχνουν τα exit polls στη Ρουμανία |url=https://www.naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/1167633/niki-ton-sosialdimokraton-deichnoun-ta-exit-polls-sti-roumania/ |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=www.naftemporiki.gr |language=el}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 9 December 2023
Andreas Vgenopoulos Ανδρέας Βγενόπουλος | |
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| Born | 10 December 1953 Athens, Greece |
| Died | 5 November 2016 (aged 62) Athens, Greece |
| Alma mater | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Occupation(s) | Shipowner Businessperson Business Law Fencer |
| Years active | 1990–2016 |
| Board member of | Marfin Investment Group Superfast Ferries |
Andreas Vgenopoulos (10 December 1953 − 5 November 2016) was the chairman of Marfin Investment Group and was a major shareholder of Panathinaikos FC. Vgenopoulos resigned from Panathinaikos in June 2010 citing differences with Giannis Vardinogiannis.[1] His departure disappointed the fans of Panathinaikos.[2][3] Vgenopoulos owned 1% of Marfin Popular Bank and 1,5% of the Marfin Investment Group. He had also been a Greek champion of Panathinaikos' Fencing department.[4]
Education and business career[edit]
Vgenopoulos graduated from University of Athens with a degree in Law and from Long Island University (U.S.) with an MBA.[4]
Vgenopoulos was a shareholder of Panathinaikos FC until June 2010, owning 20% of the club's shares. He was also a member of the board of directors of the club alongside Giannis Vardinogiannis and Pavlos Giannakopoulos. Panathinaikos is now owned by "Panathinaiki Symmahia" (Panthenaic Alliance) with Giannis Alafouzos as president.[5]
Vgenopoulos was also the chairman of Olympic Air, the oldest Greek airline. Marfin Investment Group (MIG) bought the company from the Greek government on 1 October 2009. During the last three years, Mr. Vgenopoulos' MIG fund has seen the wealth deteriorate, it is reported that it has lost 95% of its value. Mr. Vgenopoulos is in the process of selling Olympic to Aegean.[6]
On 12 July 2016 the Board of Directors of MIG decided on broad changes in the management of the group with the replacement of Andreas Vgenopoulos as Chairman. Andreas Vgenopoulos remained a simple – non-executive – member. On 14 July 2016 he was appointed Chairman – non-executive member – of the Board of Directors of Hygeia Hospital.
In January 2008 he proceeded to the creation of the Panathinaikos Union Movement (PEK), with the aim of multi-shareholding or the acquisition of Panathinaikos FC and the strengthening of amateur Panathinaikos.
He died on Saturday 5 November 2016, at 03:30, from cardiac arrest, according to a statement issued by Hygeia Hospital of which he was president.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mr. MIG Andreas Vgenopoulos Left Panathinaikos. This Time for Real".
- ^ Papachristou, Harry (8 August 2008). "New cash for a new century". Athens News. Archived from the original on 21 August 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2008.
- ^ "PAO owners name president". Kathimerini: English edition. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2008.
- ^ a b Andreas Vgenopoulos at Sports Reference
- ^ "ΙΔΡΥΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΚΗΡΥΞΗ "ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΜΜΑΧΙΑΣ 2012"". Panathianiki Symmahia. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ Ball and Granitsas, Deborah and Alkman (12 July 2013). "Tycoon's Rise and Fall: A Modern Greek Drama". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ "Νίκη των Σοσιαλδημοκρατών δείχνουν τα exit polls στη Ρουμανία". www.naftemporiki.gr (in Greek). 11 December 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
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