Nicola Bulgari
Nicola Bulgari | |
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| Born | 1941 Rome, Italy |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Vice chairman of Bulgari, luxury brand |
Nicola Bulgari (born 1941) is an Italian billionaire entrepreneur and the grandson of Sotirios Bulgari, the original founder of the prestigious luxury brand Bulgari.
Early life and education
Nicola entered the world in Rome in 1941 as the third son of Giorgio Bulgari (1890–1966). His siblings include Gianni (born 1935) and Paolo (born 1937).
Career
Since 1984, Nicola has held the position of vice chairman at Bulgari. In 2013, the company's Rome offices were searched by the Guardia di Finanza amid accusations of tax evasion, resulting in the confiscation of assets valued at €46 million. By May 2015, Nicola, Paolo, and others faced trial orders related to these tax evasion allegations, which they have consistently refuted.
As reported by Forbes in January 2017, Nicola Bulgari's net worth was estimated at approximately US$1.31 billion. In 2015, he received the America Award from the Italy–USA Foundation.
Personal life
Nicola Bulgari is a father to four children and lives in Rome. He married his first wife, Anna, in 1963; their marriage lasted at least until 1994. His second spouse, Beatrice Bordone, is recognized for her costume design work on the film Cinema Paradiso.
He is passionate about collecting vintage automobiles, with a particular interest in American brands. He manages a 21-acre property in Allentown, Pennsylvania, housing 125 vehicles within seven separate storage buildings. In addition, he keeps over 85 cars in Rome, including several high-performance models that are periodically transported to Allentown for upkeep. Among his favored marques is Buick, especially models from the years 1940 and 1941—the latter coinciding with his birth year.