The Composition of the Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. is consistent with the criteria set out in the Code of Conduct approved by the Committee for Corporate Governance of Listed Companies promoted by Borsa Italiana. Among the fifteen members, four are executive directors, four are non executive directors, seven are independent directors pursuant to Italian Law requirements. One of the independent directors, Mr Ivanhoe Lo Bello, was appointed by minority shareholders.
The number, competence, authority and time availability of non-executive and independent directors ensures that their judgement may have a significant impact on the board’s decisions.