I didn't want people to say: Stelios does everything on the cheap at work, and in private he lives in the lap of luxury. That's not me. I don't need those status symbols. I don't need a private jet either when I can go everywhere with Easy.
Stelios Haji-IoannouUnfortunately I have no rags-to-riches story to tell. Money never played a big role for me. My parents just had it.
Stelios Haji-IoannouAll things start in California and spread to New Jersey, then to London and then throughout Europe.
Stelios Haji-IoannouPeople are grateful when you make a difference in their lives. That is the essence of any successful business
Stelios Haji-IoannouEven if someone is competent, it's so damned easy to crucify him as long as he's only working on his father's account. So at the beginning I certainly wanted to prove myself to my father and the rest of society. That quickly turned into a greater challenge. My lifestyle hasn't changed as a result.
Stelios Haji-Ioannou