Biography
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, born on May 6, 1995, is an Italian businessman and the son of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear company. With an estimated net worth of $6.6 Billion, his wealth primarily stems from his significant stake in EssilorLuxottica, the industry giant born from the merger of Essilor and Luxottica. He serves as the chief strategy officer of EssilorLuxottica and also heads the company's Italian retail division. Del Vecchio's career is defined by his involvement in the fashion-retail industry and his role in carrying on his father's legacy. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bocconi University.