Claudio Del Vecchio

Early Life

Claudio Del Vecchio was born in 1957 in Borgo Valsugana, Italy. He is the son of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Luxottica. Claudio grew up in a family with six children. In 1982, he moved to the United States to lead Luxottica's U.S. development, beginning his career in the family business early on.

Rise to Success

Claudio Del Vecchio's career includes significant achievements in the eyewear and fashion industries. He expanded Luxottica's presence in the United States and served as its CEO in the 1990s. Under his leadership, Luxottica went public and acquired LensCrafters in 1995. After leaving Luxottica in 1998, he acquired and turned around Casual Corner before acquiring Brooks Brothers in 2001. He was awarded the Cavaliere del Lavoro in 2014, recognizing his contributions to industry and economy.

Key Business Strategies

Del Vecchio's business strategies involved expanding Luxottica's market presence in the U.S. and acquiring established brands such as Brooks Brothers. His focus has been on revitalizing and growing brands within the fashion retail sector. He inherited a 12.5% stake in Delfin, the family holding company, in 2022, which holds a significant stake in EssilorLuxottica.

Philanthropy

Claudio Del Vecchio has been involved in several philanthropic endeavors. His wife, Debra Del Vecchio, has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting charities such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.