Don Vultaggio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Domenick Vultaggio 1951 or 1952 (age 71–72)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO, Arizona Beverage Company |
| Spouse | Ilene Vultaggio |
| Children | 2 |
Domenick "Don" Vultaggio (born 1951/1952) is an American billionaire businessman, the co-founder of Arizona Beverage Company. As of August 2022, his net worth was estimated at US$4.4 billion.[1]
Vultaggio grew up in Flatbush, a working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, New York.[2] His father was the manager of an A&P supermarket.[2]
In 1992, he and John Ferolito started Arizona from a warehouse in Brooklyn.[1]
In 2015, following a lengthy and bitter legal battle, he bought out Ferolito for about $1 billion.[1][3]
Vultaggio is married to Ilene, an artist.[4] They have two sons, and live in Port Washington, New York.[1][5] Their sons both work for the company, Wesley as chief creative officer and Spencer as chief marketing officer.[4]
In 2004, they bought a two-acre "private peninsula" in Sands Point, Long Island for $4 million, and finished building a 30-room mansion in 2007.[5]