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Etienne Kusmierek, Director Latin America, Bulgari

LVMH’s 2010 acquisition of Italian luxury goods retailer, Bulgari-- (The trademark is usually written “BVLGARI” in the classical Latin alphabet, where V = English U, and refers to the name of the company’s Greek founder, Sotirio Voulgaris)—has doubled the size the French luxury company’s watches and jewelry unit. Etienne Kusmierek now serves as Director of Bulgari Latin America—in a role that is certainly poised for expansion. South American Bulgari boutiques are found in Lima, Bogotá, São Paulo, Margarita Island and Quito.

Although Bulgari was known first for jewelry, its many product lines now include watches, handbags, fragrances, accessories, and hotels. The Luxury Division of Marriott operates Bulgari Hotels & Resorts as well as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Bulgari opened its first hotel in Milan in 2004, and a second in Bali in 2006.