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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Today heritage is a term that is used with a sort of wilful abandon. In fact I would guess that ‘heritage of the brand’ fights it out with ‘DNA of the brand’ for the title of most abused marketing cliché...

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A hotelier particulier

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Thompson Hotel Group is one of the independent hotel brands that has helped to change the face of the industry. Founded by Jason Pomeranc, a former lawyer working with his two brothers, the brand now has nine properties in New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC and there are plans for international expansion, starting with Toronto in 2010. He tells us about the artistic influences and sense of individuality that makes each Thompson hotel unique and has led to the success of the group...

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