Early Life and Family
Marisa Del Vecchio is the daughter of Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded Luxottica in 1961. She has two siblings, Claudio and Paola, from her parents' first marriage. Marisa grew up surrounded by the eyewear industry, which influenced her later involvement with Luxottica and other related ventures.
Rise to Success
Marisa inherited a 12.5% stake in Delfin, a Luxembourg-based holding company, after her father's death. Delfin also holds shares in other companies, including EssilorLuxottica.
Key Business Strategies
Marisa is involved in the Museum of Optics in Agordo, continuing her father's legacy in the eyewear industry. While not directly involved in EssilorLuxottica's day-to-day operations, her stake in Delfin aligns her interests with the conglomerate's success. She is one of the wealthiest individuals in Italy.
Philanthropy
Marisa's family's commitment to the Leonardo Del Vecchio Foundation supports various community and educational initiatives.