Patrizio 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

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]

Personal life

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]

External links

• Prada Group
• Fondazione Prada