Orphee Beinoglou is the founder and owner of Orphee Beinoglou International Forwarders S.A., headquartered in Athens, Greece. With roots tracing back to 1923, the company has grown from a small family business into a regional leader under Mr. Beinoglou’s visionary leadership.
The firm was originally established by his grandfather, a refugee from Smyrna who arrived in Greece following the Asia Minor Catastrophe. Carrying this legacy forward, Beinoglou joined the company in the 1970s after completing his studies in Marine Engineering in the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He immediately recognized the evolving needs of the relocation market and set out to transform the company into a world-class service provider.
Focusing first on the removals division, he built international partnerships and elevated the company’s profile globally. Under his leadership, the company became a trusted partner for embassies, multinational corporations and international institutions. Its unwavering commitment to excellence earned it the FIDI-FAIM certification, reinforcing its reputation for reliability, professionalism and discretion.
Mr. Beinoglou also expanded operations into third-party logistics, developing freight services by air, sea, and road. Through the Orbit brand, he established subsidiaries in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, and Lebanon, while a partnership with FedEx led to the launch of Orbit Couriersin Greece, further enhancing the company’s reputation and expanding its footprint into yet another sector of transportation.
In 2010, Beinoglou was honored as the first Greek President of FIDI, recognizing his lifelong dedication and influence in the global moving industry, having served on the Boards of EUROVAN and OMNI.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Beinoglou is an art collector, classical music enthusiast, and is fluent in Greek, English, and French. He is also a proud father of two, both of whom play active roles in continuing the family’s legacy of integrity, innovation, and service excellence.