Diego Della Valle
Diego Della Valle
Diego Della Valleis the President and CEO of the Italian leather goods company, Tod's...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth30 December 1953
CountryItaly
men america one-day
I bought into Saks as a personal investment because, when I was a young man and went to America for the first time, it seemed to me that Saks was like a cathedral of retail. I never dreamt that I could one day be a part of it. And now I am.
happy-life perfect too-much
When you work too much, you are boring - that is possible. But to have a happy life, if you can do several things in the correct way, that is perfect.
father host employers
I hope I will be remembered as a good father and a fair employer. And a good host, of course!
kids racing wanted
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a footballer and racing driver, like all kids.
dream italian shoes
I love and admire the American culture and the American dream. I learnt so many things about the American shoe industry and marketing strategies. I caught the secrets of American casual wear, that is elegant and wearable, retro and modern, and mixed it with an Italian touch, luxurious and handmade.
children real father
My father taught me respect for quality as well as a sense of dignity - great values as we face a world going in a different direction. I try to teach my children to stay close to the real things,
father law shoes
My father wasn't absolutely delighted. He wanted me to become a lawyer. I studied law, but I thought the shoe business was more exciting.
dream new-york bridges
I remember perfectly my first trip to New York, when I was on the bridge between Brooklyn and Manhattan, when I saw the skyscrapers. It was like an incredible dream.
quiet quiet-life
When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life.
squares bars cafes
I was born and I live in a small village, where the centre of life is the square, and the small bar/cafe.
italian thinking government
Businessmen should not put their finger in politics, because they tend to think only of their own self-interest. But I worry about the low morale in Italian industry and the lack of government initiatives to help the poor.
luxury worry people
The boom for luxury goods is unending. There are people who never have to worry about whether they can afford something they like. In one part of the world or another there will always be someone with money to spend on luxury.
children home citizens
Image is something you construct, while reputation starts at home. If you are able to pass on solid values to your children, then they can become citizens of the world.
italian central-park perfect
When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.