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
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