Patrizio Bertelli
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Patrizio Bertelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 1946 |
| Alma mater | University of Florence Bologna University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Co-CEO, Prada Group |
| Spouse | Miuccia Prada |
| Children | 2, including [[Lorenzo Bertelli] [Azzurra 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]
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
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
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]
