Gianni Bulgari [SEP] father
Gianni Bulgari was born in 1935, the eldest son of Giorgio Bulgari (1890-1966). His brother Paolo was born in 1937 and Nicola in 1941. His grandfather, Sotirio, was the founder of the Bulgari company.
Before actively joining the family business, Gianni graduated from law school and led a playboy lifestyle, which included a stint as a race car driver.
Career.
Career Bulgari.
After his father's death in 1966, Gianni led the company as co-chief executive with his cousin
Gianni Bulgari
Gianni Bulgari (born 1935) is an Italian jewelry designer, businessman and socialite. He is a member of the Bulgari family of jewelers and led the Bulgari company from the 1960s into the 1980s. After leaving the family business, he was the chairman of Fila from 1988 to 1998 and established his own luxury watchmaking and jewelry company GB-Enigma in 1989.
In 1975, his abduction made international news. His captors released him for a ransom of about $2 million.
Early life.