EssilorLuxottica commemorated the former chair and appointed Francesco Milleri
EssilorLuxottica has remembered Leonardo Del Vecchio for his values, leadership and passion after the chair of the company died on June 27.
The board of directors met to pay homage to Del Vecchio and noted his exceptional character and dedication toward the company and its employees.
During the meeting, the board appointed Francesco Milleri as its new chair, who will also continue as CEO of EssilorLuxottica.
Paul du Saillant was confirmed as deputy CEO and Mario Notari was co-opted as a new director. Notari was a director at Luxottica from 2015 to 2018 and will be considered a non-independent director on the board of EssilorLuxottica.