Lawrence Sheldon Strulovitch (known as Lawrence Stroll) is a Canadian businessman, the self-made billionaire Executive Chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (LSE: AML) and the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team. His career is rooted in luxury fashion retail and high-stakes automotive investment.

Stroll's entrepreneurial journey began with the clothing industry in the 1980s, recognizing the immense potential in global brand licensing and development. His philosophy centers on brand revitalization, aggressive acquisition, and vertical integration across the luxury retail and motorsports sectors.

• Aston Martin Lagonda (Executive Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, the iconic British luxury sports car manufacturer (a major turnaround project).
• Aston Martin F1 Team (Owner): The Formula 1 team he owns (formerly Racing Point) (a major marketing and technology asset).
• Luxury Retail Pioneer: He successfully built and sold major fashion brands (e.g., Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors).
• Investment Strategy: His success is built on acquiring distressed luxury brands and reversing their fortunes through astute marketing and strategic capital infusion.

Lawrence Stroll's strategic genius was his ability to spot undervalued luxury brands and apply aggressive marketing and management to generate explosive growth. He and his partners built the global Tommy Hilfiger brand (acquiring it in 1989) and later Michael Kors (in 2003), making billions from their subsequent sales. His structural contribution is tied to the successful globalization and consolidation of the luxury fashion licensing model.

His pivot to motorsports (a lifelong passion) was audacious: he acquired the Force India F1 team (renamed Racing Point and later the Aston Martin F1 Team) and led the consortium that bought a controlling stake in the struggling Aston Martin Lagonda in 2020 for £182 million. He is now committed to the turnaround of the iconic British automotive brand, integrating it with the F1 team for a major marketing and R&D synergy. His wealth is secured by the colossal gains from his fashion exits and the immense, future-focused valuation of his F1/automotive empire.

Lawrence Stroll's social impact is structural, stemming from his revitalization of struggling luxury brands (saving thousands of jobs) and his investment in motorsports, which drives technological innovation and employment. His leadership in the Aston Martin F1 Team provides a platform for advancing engineering and automotive technology.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives. His structural contribution is tied to his belief in brand power and the successful integration of sports marketing with luxury goods.

Lawrence Stroll maintains the glamorous, high-profile style of a luxury brand owner. His attire is consistently bespoke and high-quality, favoring designer suits. His aesthetic reflects confidence, bold acquisition, and his passion for Formula 1 and luxury cars.

Residing in Geneva, Switzerland (with luxury properties globally), his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to brand revitalization, motorsports governance, and strategic investment.