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]
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]
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]
