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Tilman Fertitta

American businessman

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Tilman Joseph Fertitta is an American diplomat, businessman and television personality. He serves as the United States ambassador to Italy and San Marino since May 2025. He is the owner of the entertainment company Landry's, as well as the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Houston Rockets. Fertitta was the chairman of the board of regents of the University of Houston System from 2014 to 2025.

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Born
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Place of birth
Galveston wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
businessperson wd
Education
Texas Tech University, University of Houston, Westchester Academy for International Studies wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

  • United States Ambassador to Italy (since 6 May 2025 · BS 23 Baisakh 2082 onwards)

Questions

When was Tilman Fertitta born?
Tilman Fertitta was born on 25 June 1957 in Galveston.
What positions has Tilman Fertitta held?
Positions held by Tilman Fertitta include: United States Ambassador to Italy (since 6 May 2025).
Where did Tilman Fertitta study?
Tilman Fertitta was educated at Texas Tech University, University of Houston, Westchester Academy for International Studies.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tilman Fertitta · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q7802933 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: United States Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Tilman Joseph Fertitta.jpg by US State Department (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Tilman Fertitta". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/tilman-fertitta. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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