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Francesco Milleri

Francesco Milleri

Italian businessman

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  • Sep 23

    Meta unveils camera-free Ray-Ban smart glasses and Muse Charm AI device

    Meta introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses and the Muse Charm handheld device at its annual Connect conference in Menlo Park, expanding hardware built around its new Muse artificial intelligence assistant.

  • Aug 25

    Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio resigns from EssilorLuxottica executive roles

    Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has resigned as chief strategy officer and president of Ray-Ban at EssilorLuxottica following disagreements with chief executive Francesco Milleri.

  • Jun 20

    Delfin restructuring deadlock: Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio demands board clarity before June 30 meeting

    Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio published an open letter condemning the board of the family holding Delfin for stalling a deal that would make him its largest shareholder, and demanded explanations at the upcoming June 30 shareholders meeting.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

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European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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