Renzo Rosso is an Italian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive Chairman of OTB Group (Only The Brave), a massive luxury and apparel conglomerate (brands include Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor & Rolf). His career is rooted in fashion design, entrepreneurial audacity, and brand disruption.

Rosso attended a textile manufacturing school in Padua. His philosophical approach centers on creative disruption, brand authenticity, and vertical integration (controlling the entire supply chain from design to retail). He founded Diesel in 1978 (within the Moltex textile company), recognizing the immense, untapped global demand for premium casual denim.

• OTB Group (Only The Brave) (Founder & Chairman): The core private asset, a major luxury and apparel conglomerate spanning fashion retail, manufacturing, and luxury brands (brands include Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni).
• Fashion Pioneer: His success is built on scale retail and dominating the market for premium casual denim (pioneering the luxury denim category).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in brand IP and creative talent and leveraging the massive global growth of the casual and luxury consumer market.
• Brand Focus: His company successfully acquired and revitalized luxury fashion houses (e.g., Maison Margiela).

Renzo Rosso's strategic genius was his commitment to denim as a status symbol. He founded Diesel in 1978 and successfully built it into a global brand through innovative, often controversial advertising (creating the Diesel lifestyle). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the luxury casual wear market and integrating premium brands into the OTB Group holding company.

Under his leadership, OTB Group expanded aggressively into luxury brand acquisition (Maison Margiela, Marni). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global fashion, luxury goods, and retail sectors.

Renzo Rosso's social impact is structural, stemming from OTB Group's role as a massive global employer and leader in the luxury fashion industry. His Only The Brave Foundation supports social development, women's empowerment, and disaster relief globally. His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the luxury fashion sector, emphasizing creative talent and brand heritage.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Renzo Rosso maintains the sophisticated, casual style of a fashion executive. His attire is consistently high-quality, favoring designer denim and tailored jackets. His aesthetic reflects serious creative authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global luxury sector.

Residing in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion euro fortune. His life is dedicated to brand management, strategic investment, and creative direction.