Amancio Ortega Gaona
Founder at
INDITEX
Net worth: 116 B $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
The richest man and also the most mysterious in Spain. Amancio Ortega is owner of Inditex third largest textile group in the world, which has in its portfolio brands as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Zara home.
This is a beautiful story for railwayman’s son, who leaved the school at fourteen years old for a job as deliveryman. Later, he joined his uncle, and with him created a model of Shetland sweater that met an amazing success and will allow Amancio to open the first Zara store in La Coruna in 1975.
Amancio Ortega has a simple idea, make clothing in large series inspired by the best designers. Democratizing the luxury, this is his objective. He revolutionizes the world of prêt à porter and Zara stores open around the world.
Seventh richest man in the world with a fortune estimated at $31 billion and more than 2000 stores worldwide, the self-made man is a model of rigor and simplicity.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 1,848,000,315 ( 59.29% ) | 115 B $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Redeia Corporacion SA
 Redeia Corporacion SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in construction, management and operation of domestic and international electricity infrastructure & satellite services 5% | 2025-12-30 | 27,054,000 ( 5% ) | 465 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA
 Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries operate and supply electricity & natural gas 13.7% | 2025-12-30 | 91,405,202 ( 13.7% ) | 378 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Enagás SA
 Enagás SA Gas DistributorsUtilities Engages in the development and maintenance of gas infrastructures and in the operation and management of gas networks 5% | 2025-12-30 | 13,099,504 ( 5% ) | 260 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
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Amancio Ortega Gaona active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INDITEX | Founder | 1962-12-31 |
Partler 2006 SL
 Partler 2006 SL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Chairman | 2010-09-06 |
Fundación Amancio Ortega Gaona | Director/Board Member | - |
Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL
 Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Chairman | 2007-03-12 |
Partler Participaciones SLU | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Amancio Ortega Gaona
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Gartler SL | Chairman | 2015-12-16 |
Zara Hungary Trading LLC | Founder | - |
Zara Ukraina
 Zara Ukraina Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells online clothing for women, men & kids | Founder | - |
Pontegadea Inversiones SL
 Pontegadea Inversiones SL Investment ManagersFinance Pontegadea Inversiones invests in companies located in Spain. The firm focuses on companies operating in the real estate sector. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Founder | - |
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Connections
27
1st degree connections
11
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Industria de Diseño Textil SA
 Industria de Diseño Textil SA Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Manufactures and sells clothing for men and women | Retail Trade |
Gartler SL | |
Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL
Pontegadea Inmobiliaria SL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Zara España SA
 Zara España SA Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a clothing store | Retail Trade |
Pontegadea Inversiones SL
Pontegadea Inversiones SL Investment ManagersFinance Pontegadea Inversiones invests in companies located in Spain. The firm focuses on companies operating in the real estate sector. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Partler 2006 SL
Partler 2006 SL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Finance |
Confecciones Goa SA | Consumer Non-Durables |
Zara Hungary Trading LLC | |
Zara Ukraina
Zara Ukraina Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells online clothing for women, men & kids | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fundación Amancio Ortega Gaona | |
Partler Participaciones SLU |
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