George Mamidakis (1929 – 1986) was born in the small village of Anoskeli in the province of Kissamos in Chania.

As a teenager, during the years of the occupation, he fought with the National Resistance.

After the end of the War, he studied topography and initially worked in the Topographic Service.

His first business steps were connected with the production of rose oil. He facilitated the communication and economic cooperation between Greece and Russia in the oil sector.

AEEP G. Mamidakis & Co. was founded in 1955 and was active in the field of bunkering (refueling vessels). With the creation of hundreds of gas stations, it covered the distribution of oil throughout Greece. Until 1983, it supplied crude oil to the Greek State Refineries, using its own tankers.

At the same time, in 1973, the Mamidaki Group introduced Lada cars to the Greek market for the first time.

A tireless and insightful businessman, with a deep love for his homeland, George Mamidakis bought the Minos Beach Hotel in Mirabello Bay, Crete, in 1974. He later acquired two more hotel units.

A multifaceted personality, George Mamidakis stood out for his values, prudence, valor, honesty and sense of humor.