Early Life and Education
Juan Abello Gallo was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1941. His father was a pharmacist. He holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the Complutense University of Madrid (1963) and a doctorate in pharmacy from the same institution (1978).
Rise to Success
Abello's career began in 1966 when he became the Managing Director of Antibióticos, S.A., the family's pharmaceutical company. In 1986, he sold the family's pharmaceutical assets and began investing in various industries. In 1990, he founded Torreal, a global investment firm. Torreal has made significant investments in diverse sectors and regions. In 2013, through Torreal, he invested in Investindustrial, which controlled 37.5% of the automobile manufacturer Aston Martin. In 2018, he started Linneo Health, a company focused on cannabis-derived products.
Key Business Strategies
Abello's investment strategy has been centered on identifying and capitalizing on opportunities across a range of sectors. Torreal's investments have spanned both public and private companies, demonstrating a diversified approach to wealth management. A key move was the disposal of family pharmaceutical assets, which provided the capital to build a broader investment portfolio. He has also increased his participation in Linneo Health, the Spanish leading producer of cannabis-derived products.
Philanthropy
Abello's philanthropic activities are not widely publicized, but he is involved in supporting the arts, through his extensive art collection, and cultural institutions.
