Stavros Niarchos III is a Greek professional kitesurfer and heir to the Niarchos shipping fortune.
He is the eldest grandson of Stavros Niarchos, a prominent figure in the shipping industry who founded a huge shipping empire based in Greece.
The wealth and success of the Niarchos family can largely be attributed to Stavros Niarchos I, who pioneered the construction of supertankers and established the family’s strong ties to the oil industry.
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- Full name: Stavros Niarchos III
- Stage name: Stavros Niarchos III
- Date of birth: April 17, 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of birth: New York City
- Nationality: Greek
- Occupation: Greek professional kitesurfer
- Height: 1.93 m
- Parents: Philip Niarchos, Victoria Niarchos
- Siblings: 3, Eugenie Niarchos, Theodorakis Niarchos and Electra Niarchos
- Spouse: Dasha Zhukova (m. 2019)
- Children: 1,
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: 120 million USD
Early life and education
Stavros Niarchos III is a successful Greek-American businessman and philanthropist.
He was born in New York City on April 17, 1985 and grew up primarily in Paris, France. He was raised by his parents Philip Niarchos and Victoria Niarchos and has three siblings – Eugenie Niarchos, Theodorakis Niarchos and Electra Niarchos.
Stavros follows the Christian faith and is of Greek descent. He attended the private Catholic school College Stanislas de Paris before spending his senior year at the prestigious preparatory school Seabury Hall in Maui, Hawaii.
He later graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinema.
Career
Stavros Niarchos III, grandson of Greek shipping magnate Stavros Spyrou Niarchos, has continued his family’s philanthropic legacy through the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Established in 1996, the foundation has made significant contributions to various causes such as arts and culture, education, health and sports, and social welfare.
In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Stavros Niarchos III is also known for his involvement in the art world, co-founding Paddle8, an online art auction house.
He has collaborated with luminaries such as gallerist David Zwirner, artist Damien Hirst and Jay Jopling of White Cube Gallery, demonstrating his passion for supporting the arts.
Stavros Niarchos III, grandson of Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, co-founded Paddle8 in 2011 with Alexander Gilkes.
According to a 2015 “Forbes” article, Paddle8 was initially “seen as a virtual Christie’s for contemporary art,” then it expanded to include fashion accessories, movie memorabilia, etc.
In 2014, Paddle8’s sales revenue (more than 35 million USD) increased 146% compared to the previous year. Niarchos has been recognized as a young entrepreneur in the art world and was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for Art & Design.
Stavros Niarchos III, heir to the Greek shipping conglomerate, has made multiple multimillion-dollar real estate purchases in Beverly Hills, California.
In 2011, he bought Kronish House for $12.8 million; in 2019, he added the front house for $15 million.
Although originally listed for $22 million, this 8,213-square-foot home boasts luxury features like four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a fireplace, an elevator, and a balcony.
The property also includes a 1.34-acre site with sports fields, swimming pool and a 24-car stadium. In 2021, Niarchos continued his real estate investments by purchasing a 4,600-square-foot home for $13.5 million in Beverly Hills.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @snforg
- Facebook name: Stavros Niarchos III
Personal life
Stavros Niarchos III was a Greek shipping heir and businessman who made headlines for his famous connections and lavish lifestyle.
In July 2019, it was reported that Stavros was engaged to Russian heiress/businesswoman Dasha Zhukova and the couple married in Paris on October 11, 2019.
Despite the emphasis on face-to-face interactions in the business world, Stavros and Dasha held a larger wedding in Switzerland in January 2020, attended by 300 guests.
They welcomed their first child, son Philip Stavros Niarchos, in March 2021. Dasha, co-founder of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art and founder of “Garage Magazine,” comes from a wealthy family have and be successful.
Stavros is also the stepfather of her two children from a previous marriage. Before settling down with Dasha, Stavros was known to date famous celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Jessica Hart.
Net worth
Stavros Niarchos III is a highly successful Greek professional kitesurfer, known for his impressive skills and achievements in the sport.
He is also heir to the Niarchos shipping fortune, with an estimated net worth of $120 million.
Despite his wealthy background, Niarchos has worked hard to establish himself as a top athlete in the world of kitesurfing.
