Early Life
Paola Del Vecchio was born in January 1961. She is one of six children of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear company. Her father started Luxottica in 1961.
Rise to Success
Paola Del Vecchio inherited a 12.5% stake in Delfin S.à r.l., a Luxembourg-based holding company. Delfin owns shares in EssilorLuxottica, Generali, Mediobanca, UniCredit, and Covivio. Her inheritance followed the death of her father, Leonardo Del Vecchio, in 2022. Delfin's primary asset is its nearly one-third ownership of EssilorLuxottica, the global behemoth in the eyewear industry.
Key Business Strategies
Paola Del Vecchio is not involved in the executive management of EssilorLuxottica or Delfin. Delfin's focus is on investments in the eyewear and optical products industry, as well as other financial and real estate ventures. The company's strategy appears to be centered around maintaining its significant stake in EssilorLuxottica and other diversified holdings.
Philanthropy
While specific philanthropy amounts are not available, her family's involvement with Delfin indicates a commitment to various investments, which may include philanthropic initiatives, though details of these are not readily available through a search.