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.


Stormy Trade Talks Take the Wind Out of Luxury’s Sails
The SLI was left reeling with a 4 percent loss as Trump rattled the cage with Europe this month, while family ownership was reaffirmed by some of the industry's leaders.

Stormy Trade Talks Take the Wind Out of Luxury’s Sails
The SLI was left reeling with a 4 percent loss as Trump rattled the cage with Europe this month, while family ownership was reaffirmed by some of the industry's leaders.

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

The Trouble With Off-Price
HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.

The Trouble With Off-Price
HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.

Prada CEO Says No Plans to Sell
Patrizio Bertelli added his son Lorenzo may one day head the company.

Prada CEO Says No Plans to Sell
Patrizio Bertelli added his son Lorenzo may one day head the company.

Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.

Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.

Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment
In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?

Prada: Making the Most of Its Moment
In the midst of a recovery buoyed by hot product, the long-struggling Italian house is pushing forward in the US with a revamped e-commerce site and a resort show in New York. Can it catch up with its peers?

Prada Shares Soar 20 Percent on Growth Outlook
Prada shares jumped to its highest level since June 2015.

Prada Shares Soar 20 Percent on Growth Outlook
Prada shares jumped to its highest level since June 2015.

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?
Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?
Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

Prada Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profit Drop
Despite the declines, chief executive Patrizio Bertelli expressed confidence the Italian luxury-goods brand would return to growth.

Prada Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profit Drop
Despite the declines, chief executive Patrizio Bertelli expressed confidence the Italian luxury-goods brand would return to growth.

Prada Signs Italian Tax Cooperation Agreement
The scheme involves an exchange of information between the Italian fashion house and authorities to avoid disputes and help the business to avoid unexpected tax demands.

Prada Signs Italian Tax Cooperation Agreement
The scheme involves an exchange of information between the Italian fashion house and authorities to avoid disputes and help the business to avoid unexpected tax demands.
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