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John Christodoulou: his Net Worth, his House, Private Jet and his yacht Zeus
Zeus Yacht \| Specifications
Yacht Name:	Zeus
Yacht Length:	74 m (244 ft)
Guests:	15 in 6 cabins
Crew:	21 in 9 cabins
Builder:	Blohm & Voss
Designer:	Francis Design
Year:	1991
Maximum Speed:	35 knots
Engines:	General Electric Gas Turbine + Deutz diesel
Displacement:	1,150 ton
IMO:	1001506
Cost/Value:	US$ 50 million
Yacht For Sale:	Contact a Sales Broker
Yacht Charter:	Contact a Charter Broker

John Christodoulou \| Facts
Name:	Yiannakis Theophani Christodoulou
Country:	UK
Christodoulou Net Worth:	US$ 1.5 billion
Source:	Yianis Group
Born:	May 24, 1965
Wife:	Maria Christodoulou
Children:	3
Residence:	Monaco
Private Jet:	Embraer Legacy (G-YIAN)
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Christodoulou purchased his yacht Zeus in 2017 from Aidan Barclay. She was named Enigma. See the amazing photo gallery at the bottom of this page.

Who is John Christodoulou?

He is a Cyprus-born British billionaire property developer. He was born in May 1965. He is married with Maria, they have 3 children. He resides in Monaco. He came to London in 1974 as a boy. When his family fled the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

His full name is Yiannakis Theophani Christodoulou. He is the owner of the superyacht Zeus.

Yianis Group

Christodoulou is the founder of the Yianis Group. The group is active in property devolvement. The Yianis Group owns a large real estate portfolio in London.

Its investments includes the Zeus House in London. And the Canary Riverside with more than 320 apartments). And the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel.

John Christodoulou Net Worth

According to the Sunday Times Rich List, his net worth is GBP 1.1 billion or approx. US$ 1.5 billion. In 2016 an amount of GBP 35 million was paid as dividend from his holding company.

Christodoulou Private Jet

He owned an Embrear private jet. The jet had registration G-YIAN. But this jet was sold in 2012. Do you know which jet is currently owned by Yianis Christodoulou or his companies? Please do send us a message.

Philanthropy

The property investor is an active philanthropist. Through his Yianis Christodoulou Foundation. The foundation's mission is to empower under served children and their families. To reach their full potential and improve their livelihoods. And take advantage of economic opportunity through education and social projects.

Yianis Christodoulou House

He lives with his wife Maria in Monaco in a large apartment. We believe he also owns a property in London .

Zeus Yacht

The Zeus yacht was built as Eco for Mexican mogul Emilio Azcárraga. He was founder and former CEO of TV and media conglomerate Televisa. After he died in 1997 (onboard his yacht) the yacht was sold to Larry Ellison. He named her Katana.

When Ellison’s new yacht Rising Sun was delivered, he sold Katana to Aidan Barclay. Barclay named her Enigma. Christodoulou also owns a 165 ft Mangusta, now named Zeus I.

The yacht was purchased in 2017 for EUR 48,5 million. Before that she was known as Enigma. She was owned by Aidan Barclay.

The yacht’s name is probably related to his Zeus House in London.

Zeus is designed by Martin Francis. She can accommodate 15 guests and a crew of 21.

She is powered by a General Electric Gas Turbine, in combination with Deutz diesel engines. She has a total power of 28,500 hp.

Her top speed is 35 knots. Her cruise speed is 19 knots.

Yacht Interior

The yacht has an amazing interior. Her original interior was designed by Francois Zuretti. But she has since been refitted twice. And received an all new interior.

We are not sure who designed her current interior. Please do send a message if you do.