Early Life and Family
Nicoletta Zampillo was born in Milan, Italy. She married Paolo Basilico and had a son, Rocco Basilico. Later, she married Leonardo Del Vecchio in 1997, who already had children from a previous marriage. The couple divorced and remarried in 2010, blending their families. This union brought together children from both their previous marriages.
Rise to Success
Zampillo's wealth primarily stems from her stake in Delfin, the holding company that controls a significant portion of EssilorLuxottica. Delfin also holds substantial shares in Generali, Mediobanca, UniCredit, and Covivio. After the death of Leonardo Del Vecchio in 2022, Nicoletta inherited a 12.5% stake in Delfin.
Key Business Strategies
Zampillo plays a crucial role in overseeing her family's substantial wealth and investments. Her business involvement is mainly through her ownership stake in Delfin, which has significant investments in various companies including EssilorLuxottica. The success of EssilorLuxottica and its related holdings directly impacts her net worth. Discussions and legal mediations are ongoing regarding the inheritance and the future direction of Delfin.
Philanthropy
Information on specific philanthropy amounts is not readily available from the search results.