His mother, Chantal de Bavier, was Swiss while his father, Vittorio, was an Italian Professor of physics and chemistry at the Milan Polytechnic and entrepreneur, best known for his instrumental role in developing DSA (Dimensionally Stable Anodes).

[7] [2] In 2000, de Nora began getting involved in Team New Zealand in the America's Cup.

[9] According to the team, "During his association, the team has won the America’s Cup three times (2017, 2021 and 2024), three Louis Vuitton Cup (2007, 2013, and 2017), the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, the Louis Vuitton Trophy regattas (2009-2010), the MedCup season championships in 2009 and 2010 as well as a second place in 2011/12 The Ocean Race.

[11] He is an active philanthropist, substantively contributing to the response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and funding medical research.

De Nora is Honorary Consul of New Zealand in Monaco since 2016.