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Pat Kuleto

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: Pat Kuleto Restaurants

INDUSTRY: Restaurants/ Design

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

Restaurateur Pat Kuleto is responsible for the design of more than 170 restaurants throughout the span of his career, including San Francisco landmark eateries like Boulevard, Farallon, Epic Roasthouse, Waterbar, and Nick’s Cove.

Stephen and Stephanie Lee

CATEGORY: Power Couples

COMPANY: CH Group

INDUSTRY: Luxury/Jewelry

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: CH Group is one of the most respected names in the jewelry business. Stephen and Stephanie run CH Premier Jeweler’s Bay area store. CH Group is the umbrella company for both Chong Hing Jewelers and CH Premier Jewelers and now features six locations throughout California, making them the largest Asian American owned jewelry chain in the state. The company carries haute brands such as Patek Philippe, Harry Winston, Piaget, Omega, Breguet, Roger Dubuis, Bulgari and Hublot. Throughout all their success, the Lees have managed to keep their ever-expanding business in the family.

Joe Lonsdale

CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs

COMPANY: Palantir Technologies

INDUSTRY: Technology

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: In 2004, he founded Palantir Technologies, a private company that works on analyzing, integrating, and visualizing data that is used by the government and several financial organizations.  He is the president of Anduin Ventures and the CEO of Addepar.  Along with Peter Thiel, he was a founder of PayPal and an early executive of Clarium Capital.

George Lucas

CATEGORY: Billionaires

COMPANY: Lucasfilm

INDUSTRY: Film

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

Based on the classic story of a young man’s battle with the forces of evil, Lucas’ Star Wars introduced a modern myth to a new generation. It also revolutionized special effects, forged new frontiers in sound design, and brought audiences to movie theaters in record numbers. Lucas established Lucas Films Ltd. in Marin County, a 2,700-acre production center and think tank. Here, at Skywalker Ranch, he presides over his vast entertainment empire.

Nicola Luisotti

CATEGORY: Entertainers

COMPANY: San Francisco Opera

INDUSTRY: Music

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

The Tuscan-born Luisotti is currently the music director of the San Francisco Opera and principal guest conductor of the Tokyo Symphony. His San Francisco debut in 2005 was widely received and he has only continued his musical success since. Amongst his many other accolades, Luisotti was awarded the Premio Puccini Award in 2010.

Anne Marie Massocca

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: San Francisco Opera Guild

INDUSTRY: Fundraising

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

Massocca is the vice president of development on the Executive Committee for the San Francisco Opera Guild. Her reach in San Francisco’s high society extends well beyond that, with posts as the fashion adviser for the Junior League’s highly anticipated annual fashion show and a myriad of other philanthropic institutions throughout the city.

Marissa Mayer

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: Google

INDUSTRY: Technology

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

Mayer joined Google in 1999 as the company’s first female engineer and her role has only increased since then. She is now VP of local and location-based products, in charge of the brand’s next venture – maps and geo-location services. She is also on Google’s operating committee. At just age 36, this is one haute lister to watch.

Michael Mina

CATEGORY: Restaurateur

COMPANY: Mina Group

INDUSTRY: Food

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: This award-winning celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author developed his culinary style in San Francisco.  In partnership with Andre Agassi, he formed the Mina Group.  His namesake restaurant in San Francisco was awarded two Michelin stars in 2006.

Margrit Mondavi

CATEGORY: Thinkers

COMPANY: Robert Mondavi Winery

INDUSTRY: Wine

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

The legendary Robert Mondavi transformed the once-dormant Napa Valley into the epicenter of American wine culture. But without the steadfast determination and devotion of his wife Margrit, the rest of the world would never have known. Margrit, who appeared on our cover in 2009, had a life-long goal of uniting wine with fine arts, music, and culinary artistry. Mondavi, it seems, has firmly rooted herself in the vintner hall of fame.

Joe Montana

CATEGORY: Athletes

COMPANY:

INDUSTRY: Football

WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE?

Think of the San Francisco 49ers and undoubtedly the name Joe Montana comes to mind. Even some more than a decade after his retirement, his impact on the game of football is still felt. Widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, Montana was the soul of the San Francisco team for almost two decades, leading the 49ers to four Super Bowl championships. These days, he is making headlines—and gracing covers of Haute Living San Francisco—thanks to his wine country estate, which first hit the market at $49 million.