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EssilorLuxottica leadership and governance changes

Overview

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has announced his resignation from all managerial roles at EssilorLuxottica, including his positions as Chief Strategy Officer and chairman of Ray-Ban, effective August 31. In his resignation, Del Vecchio criticized current corporate management, describing it as ‘distant’ and ‘impersonal’ compared to the culture established by his father, the company’s founder. He stated that he no longer recognizes ‘the Luxottica that I remember alongside my father.’ While stepping down from operational leadership, Del Vecchio will remain a shareholder through the family holding company, Delfin.

Following his departure, Del Vecchio spoke at the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, calling for a strategic shift and a long-term vision for Luxottica that spans 50 years rather than three. He noted that the company, which he referred to as Essilux, has lost 50% of its stock market value. Del Vecchio expressed concerns that the current trajectory lacks a clear roadmap for navigating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and smart glasses. He also addressed governance issues within Delfin, specifically citing a lack of transparency regarding its holdings in Monte dei Paschi di Siena.

In response to Del Vecchio’s criticisms, the EssilorLuxottica board of directors issued a formal statement unanimously expressing ‘full confidence’ in the leadership of Chairman and CEO Francesco Milleri and Deputy CEO Paul du Saillant. The board cited the solidity of the company’s results as confirmation of the current management approach. The leadership of Milleri is set for review in April 2027, a milestone that Del Vecchio suggested will be decided by the majority of Delfin’s partners based on performance.

Entities

Delfin · Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio · EssilorLuxottica · Francesco Milleri · Leonardo Del Vecchio

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio expressed a desire for a change in strategy and a new phase for Luxottica. lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.senzalinea.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Del Vecchio emphasized the need for a long-term strategy for Luxottica spanning 50 years rather than three. lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.senzalinea.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Essilux has seen a 50% decline in its stock market value. lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.senzalinea.it
[● 3 SOURCES] An investigation has been requested regarding potential conflicts of interest within the Delfin Board of Directors. lecodellitorale.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.senzalinea.it

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
EssilorLuxottica board reaffirms confidence in CEO Milleri
EssilorLuxottica's board has unanimously reaffirmed its confidence in CEO Francesco Milleri and the group's long-term strategy following calls for a strategic shift from Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio.
5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio calls for new EssilorLuxottica strategy
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio calls for a new long-term strategy for EssilorLuxottica following a 50% drop in stock value and governance concerns within the family holding company, Delfin.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
EssilorLuxottica leadership change as Del Vecchio heir resigns
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has resigned from leadership roles at Ray-Ban and EssilorLuxottica, leaving no Del Vecchio heirs in operational positions at the company amid a long-standing family governance dispute
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 30 sources
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio resigns from EssilorLuxottica roles
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is resigning as Ray-Ban chairman and EssilorLuxottica Chief Strategy Officer on August 31, citing a management style that is 'distant' and 'impersonal.'

Sources

2duerighe.com · alias.com · bigodino.it · businessinsider.es · businesspeople.it · cagliarilivetv.it · de.euronews.com · DiePresse.com · eco.sapo.pt · es.euronews.com · este.it · euronews.net · finanzalive.com · forbes.it · forchecaudine.it · huffingtonpost.it · ilfattoquotidiano.it · ilpost.it · iltempo.it · iodonna.it · istoe.com.br · lantidiplomatico.it · laverita.info · lecodellitorale.it · lesinguliersete.fr · liguria2000news.it · metropolitanmagazine.it · newmoney.gr · notizie.it · noviambiente.com · nuovosud.it · qds.it · quotedbusiness.com · quotidiano.net · quotidianodelsud.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · radiostudio90italia.it · redazionenews.it · senzalinea.it · sgbonline.com · soldionline.it · tr.euronews.com · vetrinatv.it

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