Pantaleo Dell'Orco is an Italian billionaire and the Managing Director of the Armani Group. Born in 1952, Dell'Orco has been the closest partner and confidant to fashion legend Giorgio Armani for nearly five decades.

He joined the company in 1977, just two years after its founding, and dedicated his career to building the brand's global dominance in the menswear sector. Over time, he became the architect of the group’s operational strategy and a key figure in the Giorgio Armani Foundation.

• Core Company: Giorgio Armani SpA.
• Role: Managing Director, Board Member, and Chairman of the Armani Foundation.
• Ownership: Holds 40% of the company's voting rights following Armani's death.

Pantaleo Dell'Orco's career is defined by his stewardship of the Armani legacy during its most critical period. For decades, he led the menswear division, helping establish the 'Armani look' as a global standard for luxury.

Following Giorgio Armani’s death in September 2025, Dell'Orco assumed the primary leadership role in the group’s transition. As specified in Armani's will, he is set to lead the sale or IPO of the company within five years. He is entitled to 32% of the net proceeds from the sale of 45% of the firm, a transfer that has officially established him as a billionaire.

• Transition Leadership: Chaired the foundation tasked with the eventual sale or listing of the $2.3 billion group.
• Succession Model: Oversees a model that combines family heirs with non-family directors.