The founder of Greek air carrier Aegean, Theodoros Vassilakis, passed away this week at the age of 78 after a brief illness.
During a business career spanning nearly six decades the self-made Vassilakis, a native of Irakleio, Crete, acquired a string of auto dealerships - including the country importer for Saab and Seat - as well as the Hertz franchise (Autohellas) for Greece, Cyprus, several other Balkan countries and the Ukraine.
Vassilakis' best-known business venture, however, was the establishment and growth of Aegean Airlines.
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
