Early Life
Clemente Del Vecchio was born on May 14, 2004, in Milan, Italy. He is the son of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of EssilorLuxottica, and Sabina Grossi, who previously headed investor relations at Luxottica. Clemente is one of six children, and he inherited a substantial portion of his father’s wealth following his death in June 2022.
Rise to Success
Clemente's wealth stems from his 12.5% ownership of Delfin, a Luxembourg-based holding company that manages investments, including a significant stake in EssilorLuxottica. This stake gives him interests in a variety of companies. Clemente became the world's youngest billionaire in 2022 at age 18. His inheritance placed him among the wealthiest individuals globally.
Key Business Strategies
Clemente does not have an active role in EssilorLuxottica. Instead, he expressed a desire to pursue education and personal interests outside the business realm.
Philanthropy
Information about Clemente Del Vecchio’s specific philanthropic initiatives could not be found with the current search. However, as his wealth comes from his family’s stake in EssilorLuxottica, it can be presumed that he is involved in the company's philanthropic efforts.