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Renzo Rosso

Founder of Diesel; Chairman of parent OTB Group, Diesel S.p.A.

Search every verified Renzo Rosso interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and chairman of the OTB Group, has been active across multiple business and philanthropic fronts. In a November 2025 interview, Rosso said he does not focus on wealth rankings, stating that he is more interested in being considered influential in fashion and in being "amato per le cose che abbiamo fatto." He described finance as a serious field requiring adherence to rules and a strong understanding of numbers, and said that OTB’s strategy of diversifying with distinct brands is intended to reach a more global consumer. Rosso also noted that his investment company, Red Circle, focuses on sectors outside of apparel, such as wine, agriculture, and hospitality, and expressed interest in the aesthetic care industry. He defined success as being satisfied with one’s work and waking up happy to go to work. In June 2025, Rosso discussed sustainability, stating that younger generations are more attuned to environmental issues and that his generation "ha un po' distrutto il mondo." He emphasized the importance of using technology, including AI tools like ChatGPT, for innovation across design, communication, and product development. Rosso also spoke about the Pelican Hotel in Miami Beach, which he opened in 1994, describing it as a "piece of art" and his "first baby." In December 2024, the city of Miami Beach declared December 5 as "Pelican Hotel Day" in recognition of the hotel’s 30-year contribution to the community. Rosso has also been involved in wine production through Diesel Farm, where he said he aims to combine heritage with modernity and to operate in a circular business model that gives back to the community. He has stated that OTB’s goal is to become a public company, which he described as his "final way before to pass to somebody else."

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“È stupido dare i soldi alla filiera quando la filiera se li mangia, non è capace di gestirli. È molto meglio dare i soldi alle medie imprese che fanno i contratti, contrattualizzano con la filiera e le mettono in condizioni di fare le cose nella giusta maniera e devono dare dei resoconti.”

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