Patrizio Bertelli
Patrizio Bertelli | |
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| Born | 6 April 1946 Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy |
| Alma mater | University of Florence Bologna University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Co-CEO, Prada Group |
| Spouse | Miuccia Prada |
| Children | 2, including Lorenzo Bertelli |
Patrizio Bertelli (born 6 April 1946) is an Italian businessman and former co-chief executive officer (CEO) of the Prada Group, a role he shared with his wife Miuccia Prada.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Bertelli was born in the Tuscan city of Arezzo in 1946[2] and started his career in the leather goods industry, before transitioning to the luxury sector. At age 21, while attending the University of Bologna[2] he founded Sir Robert,[3] a small leather goods company.
In 1978, Bertelli met Miuccia Prada, granddaughter of Mario Prada, founder of the Prada brand. Their professional relationship later evolved into marriage.[4]
In the 1980s, Bertelli introduced changes to Prada's production processes, aiming to improve quality control and efficiency in the luxury goods sector. These changes played a role in the company’s expansion during the 1980s and 1990s.
In the late 1990s, Bertelli and Miuccia Prada collaborated with architects such as Rem Koolhaas and Herzog & de Meuron to launch the "Prada Epicentres" project.[5]
As of 2023, Bertelli is co-chief executive officer of the Prada Group, which includes Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe, and Marchesi 1824.
As of May 2025, his net worth was estimated at US$5.4 billion.[6]
Awards and honours
[edit]In 2000, Bertelli was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Florence.[7]
In 2013, Forbes included Bertelli and his wife among the most "influential" couples in the world.[8]
On 29 June 2012, Bertelli became the first Italian inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame.[9]
Further interests
[edit]Bertelli and his wife co-founded Fondazione Prada in 1993.[10]
In 1997, Bertelli established the sailing team Prada Challenge to compete in the America’s Cup 2000.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Patrizio Bertelli have three children, Giulio, Lorenzo, and Azzurra and reside in Milan, Italy.[12] Lorenzo Bertelli holds key ownership stakes in the Prada Group.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Patrizio Bertelli". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- 1 2 "Patrizio Bertelli | BoF 500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". The Business of Fashion. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Goldstein, Lauren (1999-09-27). "Prada Goes Shopping Bertelli transformed Prada from a stuffy family company into a fashion powerhouse. And he's just warming up". Fortune. Archived from the original on March 26, 2010. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ↑ "Miuccia Prada: The feeling is Miuccia". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ↑ "Prada Epicenter New York". oma.eu. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ↑ "Forbes profile: Patrizio Bertelli". Forbes. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Pradagroup. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ Pierce, Kate (2013-05-23). "Partners In Power: The World's Most Influential Couples". Forbes. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ↑ "The next three inductees to the America's Cup Hall of Fame in 2012: Bertelli, Lambert and Wright — Yacht Charter & Superyacht News". www.charterworld.com. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ "Fondazione Prada by AMO to Open in Milan". The Architect Mag. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ "Team Members". Luna Rossa. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ↑ "Forbes profile: Patrizio Bertelli". Forbes. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ↑ Ebhardt, Tommaso (2024-11-09). "Prada Family Has a Plan in Place to Avoid Succession Drama". BNN Bloomberg. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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