Is Ernesto Bertarelli Jewish?

Ernesto Bertarelli is a Swiss-Italian businessman and philanthropist, best known for his leadership in the biotech industry and his involvement in competitive sailing.

Ernesto Bertarelli was born in Rome, Italy, in 1965 and later moved to Switzerland with his family. He graduated from Babson College in 1989 and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1993.

Ernesto Bertarelli is married to Kirsty Roper, a former Miss UK, and they have three children. The family resides in Switzerland.

Ernesto Bertarelli served as CEO of Serono, a biotech company founded by his grandfather, and significantly grew its value before selling it to Merck KGaA in 2007. He is also known for winning the America’s Cup twice with the Alinghi sailing team.

Ernesto Bertarelli’s notable achievements include transforming Serono into a leading biotech firm, winning the America’s Cup in 2003 and 2007, and his extensive philanthropic efforts through the Bertarelli Foundation.

Ernesto Bertarelli has maintained a relatively scandal-free public life, focusing primarily on his business ventures and philanthropic activities.

Aside from his work with Serono, Ernesto Bertarelli is credited with the success of the Alinghi sailing team, which he founded and led to multiple America’s Cup victories.