US EditionHouston’s Billionaire Power Player, Tilman Fertitta, Tapped to Bridge U.S.-Italy Relations
- Tilman Fertitta, a Houston billionaire and CEO of Landry's, was confirmed on April 29, 2025, as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino.
- Fertitta's nomination followed his prominent role during COVID-19 reopening efforts in Texas and his political support for Trump and Abbott.
- At his April 1 confirmation hearing, Fertitta emphasized increasing U.S.-Italy trade, addressing the $43 billion deficit, and fostering energy cooperation.
- Senator John Cornyn praised Fertitta as a key advocate for national interests, highlighting his business achievements and commitment to strengthening U.S.-Italy ties.
- Fertitta will resign business roles that could conflict with diplomacy but retain ownership of the Houston Rockets while representing American entrepreneurial spirit abroad.
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Houston’s Billionaire Power Player, Tilman Fertitta, Tapped to Bridge U.S.-Italy Relations
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 30, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a move that fuses Texas tenacity with international diplomacy, Houston’s very own billionaire mogul Tilman Fertitta has officially been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next ambassador to Italy and San Marino — a high-profile appointment that signals a bold new chapter in America’s global engagement playbook. The Senate voted 83-14 on Ap…
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston's Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire businessman, has been confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino. In a letter from March 16 to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Fertitta said that, if confirmed, he would resign as CEO of Landry's Incorporated. Fertitta-Tilman-finalEADownload He is expected to step down as chair of the University of Houston System Board of Regents, but he will retain his role as owner o…
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