Amancio Ortega

Amancio Ortega is a Spanish businessman and billionaire, best known as the founder of the Inditex group, which owns the world-renowned fashion brand Zara. Born on March 28, 1936, in Busdongo de Arbás, Spain, Ortega grew up in a humble family and was forced to drop out of school at the age of 12 to work in a local tailor shop. Despite the challenges he faced, Ortega's determination and entrepreneurial spirit drove him to learn the ins and outs of the textile industry, eventually leading him to open his own clothing store, Confecciones Goa, in 1963. Under Ortega's leadership, Inditex expanded rapidly, and Zara became a global phenomenon, revolutionizing the fashion industry with its fast-fashion business model. Ortega's success was not limited to Zara; he also founded other successful brands, including Massimo Dutti, Oysho, and Bershka. Known for his reclusive nature and frugal lifestyle, Ortega has managed to maintain a low public profile despite his immense wealth and business acumen. His net worth is estimated to be over $60 billion, making him one of the richest people in the world. Despite his success, Ortega remains committed to his values of hard work, humility, and dedication to his craft, inspiring generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world.