Patrizio Bertelli
Chairman of the Board of Directors & Executive Director, Prada S.p.A.
After meeting his future wife Miuccia Prada at a Milanese trade show, he joined the brand and led its expansion into foreign markets and a successful IPO.


Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?
The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?
The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Victoria's Secret: Bargain of the Century?
Scandals aside, Victoria’s Secret has the market know-how and the retail network to remain on top — with the right guidance. Can new owner Sycamore Partners pull it off?

Victoria's Secret: Bargain of the Century?
Scandals aside, Victoria’s Secret has the market know-how and the retail network to remain on top — with the right guidance. Can new owner Sycamore Partners pull it off?

Power Moves | Miu Miu Appoints General Manager, Nike Announces Shakeup
This week, Prada appoints a former Kering Eyewear executive to the helm of Miu Miu, while Nike makes a number of changes to its C-Suite.

Power Moves | Miu Miu Appoints General Manager, Nike Announces Shakeup
This week, Prada appoints a former Kering Eyewear executive to the helm of Miu Miu, while Nike makes a number of changes to its C-Suite.

Does a Prada Sale Make Sense?
The Italian brand may no longer be a luxury leader, but it is still an attractive asset for prospective buyers.

Does a Prada Sale Make Sense?
The Italian brand may no longer be a luxury leader, but it is still an attractive asset for prospective buyers.

As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels
The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels
The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021
The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021
The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

Prada 2018 Sales Rise Despite Second-Half Slowdown
Annual revenues at the Italian luxury group rose for the first time in four years, showing its turnaround plan is starting to bear fruit.

Prada 2018 Sales Rise Despite Second-Half Slowdown
Annual revenues at the Italian luxury group rose for the first time in four years, showing its turnaround plan is starting to bear fruit.

Prada Completes America's Cup Makeover With New Qualifier Trophy
With the launch of the Prada Cup the Milan-based Italian fashion house will further stamp its mark on the history of the trophy first won by the schooner "America" off England in 1851.

Prada Completes America's Cup Makeover With New Qualifier Trophy
With the launch of the Prada Cup the Milan-based Italian fashion house will further stamp its mark on the history of the trophy first won by the schooner "America" off England in 1851.

Richemont Reintroduces CEO Role, Appointing Jerome Lambert
The luxury group scrapped the chief role a year and a half ago and appointed a senior executive committee to manage the group.

Richemont Reintroduces CEO Role, Appointing Jerome Lambert
The luxury group scrapped the chief role a year and a half ago and appointed a senior executive committee to manage the group.

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While
Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.
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