Early Life
Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni was born on October 24, 1943, in Rufino, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. He is the son of Italian and Spanish immigrants. He graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Industrial Engineering.
Rise to Success
Bulgheroni joined his father's Bridas Corporation in 1965 at age 22. In 1985, after his father's death, Alejandro and his brother Carlos took over the company. Bridas Corporation became the second-largest producer of fossil fuels in Argentina. In 2010, Bridas sold 50% of its stake to China's CNOOC Group. In 2017, Bridas and BP merged their interests in Pan American Energy (PAE) and Axion Energy to form the Pan American Energy Group (PAEG). PAEG is the largest privately-owned integrated energy company in Argentina. Bulgheroni is the chairman of PAE.
Key Business Strategies
Bulgheroni's strategies include strategic partnerships, such as the joint venture with BP. He also expanded Bridas's operations domestically and internationally. Diversification into wine and agriculture is another key strategy.
Philanthropy
Bulgheroni is involved in philanthropic initiatives through the Bulgheroni Foundation, supporting education, healthcare, and the arts. He also serves as Vice President of Fundación Educando, an NGO focused on non-formal education in Argentina.