Luciano Benetton (original) (raw)

• Luciano Benetton started the Benetton Group in 1965 with his three siblings, Carlo (d.2018), Gilberto (d.2018) and Giuliana.
• Known for their colorful sweaters, Benetton won over parts of the world, opening its first store in Paris in 1969 and reaching New York in 1980.
• The brand hit some turbulence at the turn of the century amid falling demand for its sweaters and has continued to struggle in recent years.
• In 2018, 12 years after leaving and allowing outside managers to take on greater roles, Luciano returned to help revive the ailing company.
• The family has invested in Italian businesses including Atlantia, a highway infrastructure company that accounts for more than half their fortune.

Wealth History

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Personal Stats

Age

89

Source of Wealth

Fashion retail, investments, Self Made

Residence

Ponzano Veneto, Italy

Citizenship

Italy

Marital Status

Married

Children

4

Did you know

Luciano was elected to the Italian Senate in 1992 and served until 1994.

At age 14 Luciano's father died. Soon after he started working at a clothing store to help his family make ends meet.

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