The fate of $41b empire up in air after death of Italy’s Ray-Ban tycoon - Sydney Morning Herald

Leonardo del Vecchio was raised in an orphanage and went on to become Italy’s second-richest person. His death this week raises questions about his sprawling empire.

Del Vecchio recently amended Delfins by-laws to ensure he could designate a successor as chair in the event he ceased to control over 50 per cent of Delfins voting rights. On Tuesday it emerged his … [+2678 chars]

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