MILAN – Industry entrepreneur and investor Francesco Trapani has died, aged 68.

“It is with profound sadness that Bulgari mourn the passing of Francesco Trapani, a visionary leader and a key figure in the modern history of our Maison,” stated the Bulgari house on Thursday.

He was the son of Lia Bulgari and the nephew of Gianni, Paolo, and Nicola Bulgari. Accordingly, continued the statement, he “inherited a profound passion for excellence, creativity, and innovation.

He was appointed chief executive officer of the Rome-based jeweler in 1984, helming it for three decades, “transforming Bulgari into one of the world’s most iconic luxury jewellery brands and establishing it as a global leader. With a bold, forward-looking vision, Francesco redefined the boundaries of the luxury wo

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