EssilorLuxottica Confirms Death of Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio
June 27 2022 - 5:39AM
Dow Jones News
By Joshua Kirby
EssilorLuxottica SA said Monday that its chairman Leonardo Del
Vecchio has died, confirming earlier media reports.
"The company expresses its deepest condolences to the family and
to the global employee community for this enormous loss," the
Franco-Italian eyewear group said. "The board will meet to
determine next steps," it said.
Italian daily Corriere della Sera previously reported the death
of Mr. Del Vecchio, who was 87, at a hospital in Milan.
Mr. Del Vecchio founded Italian optical firm Luxottica, which in
2018 merged with Essilor to create a giant of the eyecare business.
He was also a shareholder in insurer Assicurazioni Generali
SpA.
Write to Joshua Kirby at joshua.kirby@wsj.com;
@joshualeokirby
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June 27, 2022 05:24 ET (09:24 GMT)
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