Early Life and Family
Nicola Bulgari was born in Rome, Italy, in 1941. He is the grandson of Sotirios Bulgari, who founded the luxury brand Bulgari in 1884. He entered the family business in the 1960s, under his father's guidance.
Rise to Success
Nicola Bulgari served as the vice chairman of Bulgari S.p.A., playing a key role in the expansion of the family-founded jewelry house into a global luxury brand. He was instrumental in transforming Bulgari from a small family business into a global luxury brand. He oversaw the company's expansion into new markets and introduced new product lines.
Key Business Strategies
Nicola Bulgari contributed to the expansion of Bulgari into a global luxury powerhouse. The company has about 300 stores worldwide. In 2011, the Bulgari family sold its controlling stake to LVMH for $5.2 billion.
Philanthropy
Nicola Bulgari is also a philanthropist. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Hall since 2007 and, since 2015 he has been on the Board of Directors of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. He founded the NB Center for American Automotive Heritage, dedicated to preserving vintage American automobiles. He is involved with the Fondazione Bvlgari which supports various causes.