N icoletta Zampillo is an Italian billionaire who inherited a massive fortune from her late husband, Leonardo Del Vecchio, the visionary founder of Luxottica and one of Italy's most successful entrepreneurs. Upon his death in 2022, his vast wealth, consolidated in the Luxembourg-based holding company Delfin, was divided among his six children and his widow, Nicoletta. She received a 12.5% stake in Delfin, making her a multi-billionaire.

Delfin's primary asset is its nearly one-third ownership of EssilorLuxottica, the global behemoth in the eyewear industry created by the 2018 merger of Luxottica and the French lens manufacturer Essilor. EssilorLuxottica owns an unparalleled portfolio of iconic eyewear brands, including Ray-Ban and Oakley, and major retail chains like LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut. Zampillo is not involved in the executive management of EssilorLuxottica or Delfin, but her inherited stake in the family's holding company makes her one of the wealthiest individuals in Italy.