The DeA Capital Group
DEA Capital Alternative Funds
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DEA Capital Real Estate

Enrico Drago

Executive Chairman

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 Puig Beauty & Fashion Group. Afterwards he joined Inditex Group (Zara) through a rotational program for high-potential young managers, becoming CEO Italy in 2011.
In 2014, he joined IGT, 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 is 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.