| Name: | Ernesto Bertarelli |
| Net Worth: | $9 billion |
| Source of Wealth: | Serono |
| Born: | September 22, 1965 |
| Age: | |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Wife: | Kirsty Bertarelli (divorced) |
| Children: | Alceo Bertarelli, Falco Bertarelli, Chiara Bertarelli |
| Residence: | Lake Geneva, Switzerland |
| Private Jet: | (HB-JIT) Bombardier Global 7500; (HB-JII) Bombardier Global Express XRS |
| Yacht: | Vava II |
| Yacht (2): | Vava |
Ernesto Bertarelli is a Swiss-
He graduated from Babson College. Babson is a private business school in the US.
His father founded Serono, a Swiss pharmaceutical company. Bertarelli became CEO and Deputy Chairman in 1996. When his father died, he and his sister Dona inherited Serono in 1998.
Changing the company’s focus from pharmaceuticals to biotechnology, revenues increased rapidly.
The company is famous for a natural hormone used in the treatment of female infertility. And for the multiple sclerosis therapy Rebif.
He is currently the owner of the Kedge Capital Group. Kedge is an investment management firm. And he owns Ares Life Sciences, a private equity company. Bertarelli is an active sailor. His team Alinghi won the America’s Cup twice.
Since 2017 he is a director of UBS Ag.
He founded the yachting team Alinghi. Which defeated Team New Zealand in Auckland to win the America’s Cup in 2013.
It was the first time a team had ever won the coveted sailing trophy on its first attempt. And the first team from Europe to win.
In 2007 Serono was sold to Merck KGAA for $13 billion. The merged company is now named Merck-
Bertarelli is active in philanthropy through his Bertarelli Foundation. The foundation focuses on healthcare projects and marine conservation. The Foundation sponsors the world’s largest marine reserve in the Chagos Islands. The Islands are in the Indian Ocean.
Covering a protected area of some 210,000 sq. miles, the no-
The foundation also supports the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. To push discoveries in biological mechanisms in neuroscience. He sits on the strategic advisory board of the Swiss school.
Bertarelli was awarded the Légion d’Honneur by President Jacques Chirac of France.
He and his sister Dona inherited the Swiss pharmaceutical company Serono. They sold the company for $13 billion.
His net worth is now $8.5 billion. He manages his assets through the Kedge Capital Group.
He owns a large villa on Lake Geneva in Switzerland, and in 2022 he bought a $113 million residence in London.
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His ex-wife Kirsty Bertarelli is a former Miss UK (1988). She is also a successful pop singer. With hits in cooperation with DJ Armin van Buuren.
She was a co-
In October 2021 it was announced that Ernesto and Kirsty would separate. According to rumors, she would receive $500 million as a divorce settlement.
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Ernesto lives in a large villa on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The villa is named Villa Tatiana. In recent years it has been renovated at a reported cost of $7.5 million.
In 2022 he bought a $113 million home in London’s exclusive Belgravia district.
He is the owner of the yacht Vava II.
Motor Yacht Vava II is a is 96 meters (315ft) motor yacht built by Devonport Yachts. Her exterior is designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon. While Rémi Tessier is responsible for her interior. The yacht Vava II can accommodate 22 guests and 34 crew.
Her value is $180 million
Ernesto and Kirsty Bertarelli owned a Bombardier Global Express XRS private jet. The jet has registration HB-
Update: in 2021 a brand new Bombardier Global 7500 with registration HB-JIT was delivered to Bertarelli.
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet produced by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. It was first introduced in 2018 and is designed for high-end, luxurious travel. The Global 7500 has a maximum range of 7,700 nautical miles, making it one of the longest-range business jets on the market. It can accommodate up to 19 passengers and is equipped with a spacious, state-of-the-art cabin that features a variety of seating options, including lie-flat beds and private suites. The Global 7500 also has advanced technology, such as high-speed internet connectivity and a customizable cabin management system. The aircraft is well-regarded for its performance, comfort, and cutting-edge features, and is a popular choice for private and corporate aviation customers who demand the very best in luxury and performance. The price of a Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the year of manufacture, the configuration of the aircraft, and the level of customization. As a rough estimate, the price of a new Bombardier Global 7500 is typically around $75 million to $90 million.
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