date founded

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General

About Company
Luxottica is a leading manufacturer and distributor of eyewear.

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founded date

01.01.1961

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

Luxottica, founded in 1961 and based in Milan, Italy, specializes in premium fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear. With over 7,400 retail stores worldwide, they have a strong brand portfolio and provide a variety of designer frames, lens options, and eye care services for eye health.
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M&A Details
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Transaction name

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announced date

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price

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People

Founders
1
Leonardo Del Vecchio
Leonardo Del Vecchio

Leonardo Del Vecchio

Leonardo Del Vecchio is the Founder and Sales Agent of Luxottica.

current job

Luxottica Group SpA
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organization founded

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Leonardo Del Vecchio

Employee Profiles
144
Andrea Travaglia

Andrea Travaglia

Business Process Improvement

Martina Mauro

Martina Mauro

eCommerce Project Manager

Rocco Basilico

Rocco Basilico

Chief Wearables Officer

Gaddo Gherardesca

Gaddo Gherardesca

Senior eCommerce Manager - LensCrafters and TargetOptical

Pasquale Levato

Senior vice president of human resources luxottica north america

Scott Schroeder

Senior director talent acquisition

Andrea Orlunghi

Global performance marketing director

Sylvian Zwynenburg

Eyecare specialist

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