About Nicholas Mouravieff-Apostol
A life of service, innovation, and global impact.
Nicholas Mouravieff-Apostol was born in England in 1947, carrying with him a legacy of literary brilliance and political rebellion. On his mother’s side, he is the great-grandson of famed Manx author Sir Hall Caine. On his father’s, he descends from the Russian Decembrists—a group of 19th-century revolutionaries exiled for their beliefs.
Raised and educated across the U.S., Apostol attended St. Luke’s School in Connecticut, St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire, and the University of Nebraska, where he majored in Political Science. His journey of global impact began with service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, before transitioning to groundbreaking innovation in the tech world—contributing early to the development of the handheld calculator and digital watch.
Aviation, International Development, and Humanitarian Work
In the late 1970s, Apostol became a key figure in the commuter airline industry, acquiring Dorado Wings and relocating to Puerto Rico. His career later expanded to Central America, where he worked as a Consulting Services Manager for Arthur Young and Company and then as an independent consultant in international affairs.
During his eight years in El Salvador, Apostol oversaw one of the most successful U.S. foreign aid programs ever recorded—earning recognition from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. As a senior consultant to USAID, he played a critical role in forming FUSADES (the private sector development agency) and CONARA (the municipal reconstruction agency).
Following the devastating 1986 earthquake, he was appointed by President Duarte to manage the national relief effort, overseeing both the logistics and distribution of all humanitarian aid and funds. Later, under President Cristiani, Apostol served as executive advisor at the height of the Salvadoran Civil War and during the historic peace negotiations, helping to architect the country’s National Security Council and Communications Office.
He also launched an annual initiative pairing volunteer doctors with landmine victims—offering prosthetic limbs free of charge.
Environmental Leadership and Entrepreneurial Spirit
In 1992, Apostol returned to Puerto Rico and co-founded Environmental Plastics of Puerto Rico, Inc., serving as CEO for a decade. He later founded both the Caribbean Recycling Foundation and Environmental Rubber of Puerto Rico, Inc., becoming a pioneering voice in sustainable development.
His leadership extended to industry-wide efforts: he was a founding member of the Plastic Lumber Manufacturers Association, contributed to the ASTM Plastic Wood Standards Committee, and was recognized in Who’s Who in Aviation, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, and Who’s Who of Outstanding Business Executives.
A licensed commercial pilot fluent in four languages, Apostol was bestowed the title Lord of Yardley in 1998—a British manor title with origins dating back to 973 AD.
Today, he resides in Florida with his wife, Jean Byington—a dedicated animal protection activist and licensed veterinary technician. Apostol remains actively engaged in real estate development and environmental advocacy.
