D iego Della Valle is an Italian billionaire businessman and the chairman of the luxury goods group Tod's. He is the grandson of a shoemaker, and he transformed his family's small shoe business into a global luxury brand famous for its high-quality leather goods. His most iconic product is the Gommino driving moccasin, a stylish and comfortable shoe with 133 rubber 'pebbles' on the sole.

As the visionary leader of the Tod's Group, he has expanded the company's portfolio to include other luxury brands like Hogan, Fay, and the French shoemaker Roger Vivier. He is a prominent and outspoken figure in Italian business and public life, known for his 'Made in Italy' advocacy. He has also been involved in various high-profile endeavors, including the ownership of the Fiorentina soccer club and a major personal investment in the multi-million euro restoration of the Colosseum in Rome.