Born on May 13, 1935, Luciano Benetton, chairman of Italian fashion company Benetton, was at the helm of the company for 38 years. Now he's pulling back from the day-to-day activity. Will also keep his luxurious office, decked out in 17th-century ceiling frescoes. Through a holding company, also owns 37% of Autostrade , an operator of nearly two-thirds of Italy's motorways and 67% of Autogrill , a chain of roadside restaurants.
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