What’s in a Name?

Originally from Greece, PLC Founder Pete Hagialas chose the name Porto Leone in deference to the port and city of Piraeus, Greece, where he lived as a child. The Piraeus Lion guarded that port city with such recognizable prominence that it eventually became referred to in Italian as Porto Leone (Lion Port). The marble lion statue, believed to be from the 1st Century, has weathered the test of time; Piraeus itself remains one of the largest port cities to this day. In its name and logo, Porto Leone Consulting assumes those symbols of fortitude and prosperity as a representative coat of arms. The lion statue is currently on display at the Venetian Arsenal.

For PLC, the strength, courage and leadership of the lion embody what Pete and co-founder Eric Hencken first envisioned: an organization with the courage to provide singular attention and superior concierge service to clients, unburdened by distractions that can often plague larger firms. We look to that marble lion, solid and steadfast, as an emblem of our solid commitment to our goal of PLC as a forward-looking industry leader focused on building solid and real relationships with those we serve.