Background
Marinakis, Markos K. was born on July 17, 1945 in Kardamyla, Chios, Greece. Came to the United States, 1971. Son of Konstantinos and Maria Marinakis.
water transportation executive
Marinakis, Markos K. was born on July 17, 1945 in Kardamyla, Chios, Greece. Came to the United States, 1971. Son of Konstantinos and Maria Marinakis.
Graduate, Technology School, 1963. Graduate, Ministry Greek Merchant Marine, 1969. Postgraduate, World Trade Business School, 1972.
Joined as apprentice officer, able bodied seaman Merchant Marine, 1963, advanced through grades to second officer, 1964. Joined Greek Navy, 1968, discharged, 1970, signal man, Commander on motor vessel Niki, 1968-1970. Chief officer Motor Vessel Antigone, 1970-1971.
Shipbroker Heath-Rosenthal Chartering Corporation, Freeport, New York, 1972-1973. Responsible for cargo operations dry cargo ships, tankers United States of America Steamship Agency, New York, New Jersey, 1973-1977. Owner, director, Chief Executive Officer M.K.M. Chartering, Inc., since 1977.
President, Chief Executive Officer Marinakis Chartering Incorporated, New York York City.
Member Panama Canal Commission. Delegate Democratic National Convention, New York City, 1992. Active community service.