Board of Directors
Since July 2018, he has been Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of B&D Holding S.p.A. (formerly B&D Holding di Marco Drago e C. S.a.p.A., where was Chairman of the Board of General Partners from 2006).
In June 2022, he was appointed Chairman Emeritus of De Agostini S.p.A., the operating holding company of the De Agostini Group, after serving as Chairman from 1997.
He heads one of Italy's major family-owned groups, which he led through a remarkable trajectory of growth and diversification into new businesses. As CEO of the publishing group in the 80s and 90s, he spearheaded a significant expansion both in Italy and globally in particular. Today, De Agostini Editore, with over a century of history, operates in approximately 29 countries and publishes in 12 languages through De Agostini Publishing, De Agostini Libri, and the Kids Content division.
Starting from 2000, with the aim of implementing a strategy of strong diversification, he led the group to expand its presence in the following areas:
- Lotteries with Brightstar Lottery (formerly IGT), listed on the New York Stock Exchange, global leader in the lottery sector operating in more than 100 countries. Mr Drago was a Board of Directors’ member from the company's establishment in April 2015 until May 2024.
- Media and Communication with Atresmedia in Spain, joint venture with the Planeta Group, a leading television and radio broadcaster, where he was Board member from June 2003 until May 2024, and with Banijay Group, one of the world's largest independent companies in the production and distribution of content for television and multimedia platforms.
- Finance with DeA Capital, active in alternative asset management through the platform formed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.p.A. and DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A.
- Healthcare with Content Group, Italian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization leader in Europe in the manufacturing of medical devices and products in the ophthalmic and inhalation segments.
- Insurance until 2006 with Toro, later sold to Assicurazioni Generali, of which the group later became a shareholder until April 2022.
The De Agostini Group, today operating on a global scale, boasts consolidated sales of € 2.7 billion and a workforce of over 12,000 employees.
He is Honorary Chairman of De Agostini Editore and of Planeta De Agostini Group.
Born in Settimo Torinese in 1946, he graduated from Bocconi University in Milan in 1969 with a degree in economics and business.
He joined Istituto Geografico De Agostini in the same year, where his professional career began within the family business. In 1997, after holding the positions of General Manager and then Managing Director, among others, he was appointed Chairman of the holding De Agostini S.p.A., replacing Achille Boroli.
He has been married since 1970 to Donata Morandi; he has three children: Marcella, a graduate of Modern Literature at the Catholic University, and Enrico and Nicola, graduates of Business Administration at Bocconi University.
He has received prestigious awards, including Bocconiano dell'anno in 2001 and the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro in 2003.
Enrico Drago, born in 1977, graduated in business administration at Bocconi University and received an MBA at IESE Business School.
He began his career at the Puig Beauty & Fashion Group. Afterwards he joined the Inditex Group (Zara) through a rotational program for high-potential young managers, becoming CEO Italy in 2011.
In 2014, he joined the IGT Group, firstly as COO of Lottomatica, then in the US, where he founded and led the strong growth of PlayDigital, IGT's online and sports betting division. He served as CEO of IGT's Digital & Betting segment starting from 2021. He stepped down in 2024 when he was appointed Non-Executive Director of IGT’s Board (today Brightstar Lottery).
In June 2025, he was appointed Executive Chairman of De Agostini S.p.A., after serving as Vice Chairman of the De Agostini Group holding company from June 2021.
Since 2012, he has been a member of the advisory board of Fondazione Cometa, which focuses on foster care, inclusion, and education.
Enrico is married to Federica, and they have four children.
Nicola Drago, born in 1978, graduated cum laude at Bocconi University and received an MBA from Columbia University.
He began his career at the investment banking firm Sonenshine Partners in New York and then joined McKinsey.
At De Agostini, he held various operational positions in Italy and abroad in the media sector (Banijay/Endemol group) before being appointed CEO of De Agostini Publishing. During the eight years in this role, he transformed, relaunched and saved the longstanding collectibles company, receiving the “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2021.
In June 2025, he is appointed Executive Vice Chairman of De Agostini S.p.A., after serving as Vice Chairman of the De Agostini Group holding company from June 2021.
In 2022 he co-founded ioCambio, an independent civic movement that promotes institutional reforms in Italy.
He sits on the board of several non-profits including Ubuntu Pathways, Opes Impact Fund and Fondazione De Agostini.
He is married to Camilla, and they have two daughters.
