Amancio Ortega, the founder of fashion giant Zara, is not just an ordinary businessman, but a visionary leader who has built his empire from scratch. Born in a small village in Spain, Ortega’s childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. He dropped out of school at the age of 14 and started working as a delivery boy for a local shirtmaker. It was during this time that he learned the ins and outs of the textile industry and honed his skills in design and production. Little did he know that these humble beginnings would lay the foundation for his future success.

After years of hard work and dedication, Ortega founded Zara in 1975 with his then-wife Rosalía Mera. The brand started off as a small retail shop in their hometown and quickly expanded to other cities in Spain. Ortega’s unique business strategy of fast fashion, where new designs are quickly produced and replenished in stores, revolutionized the fashion industry. Today, Zara has over 2,000 stores worldwide and has become a household name in the fashion world.

But Ortega’s success doesn’t stop at Zara. He also owns other fashion brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, and Stradivarius, solidifying his position as