William Rondina is an American designer as well as the Founder, CEO and Chairman of The Connaught Group, Ltd and William Rondina, Inc. in New York City.[1] The Connaught Group is Rondina's innovative New York City-based fashion and design parent company to top women's fashion lines including Carlisle Collection,[2] Per Se and the affiliated brand, Etcetera. Rondina's success has made possible both extensive philanthropy and his collection of art and antiques. Rondina is a member of the Carnegie Hall Board of Trustees and the New York Botanical Garden Board of Directors.
He grew up in the suburbs of Seattle.[3]
His New York corporate offices and his country home were designed by Robert Denning of Denning & Fourcade.