De Nora was born in the United States. His mother, Chantal de Bavier, was Swiss while his father, Vittorio, was an Italian Professor of physics and chemistry at the Milan Polytechnic and entrepreneur, best known for his instrumental role in developing DSA (Dimensionally Stable Anodes).[2] His uncle, Oronzio De Nora, the entrepreneur and inventor who founded Industrie De Nora, recently listed on Borsa Italiana.[2][3]
In 2000, de Nora began getting involved in Team New Zealand in the America's Cup.[6] In 2003, he formed the "Mates", a group of benefactors to support the team.[2] Over the years he has increased his involvement becoming the Team Principal. [7] The team is the most successful America's Cup team in modern history and a well-recognised high-technology organisation.[citation needed]
Personal life
De Nora is a citizen of Canada and a resident of Monaco.[2] He is a Director of the Monaco Yacht Club.[8] He is an active philanthropist, substantively contributing to the response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and funding medical research.[9]
He holds patents in the medical sector and is co-founder of A.L.T. (Associazione per la Lotta alla Trombosi) and T.R.I. (Tinnitus Research Initiative).[citation needed]
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