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A delivery boy’s remarkable journey to becoming world’s richest man

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Success story

This industrialist’s journey from a humble delivery boy to a billionaire is truly remarkable. Here is the story of his extraordinary success. 
 

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Amancio Ortega’s early life

Amancio Ortega’s father was a labourer in the railways. He began his career as a delivery boy, and today, he is counted among world’s richest people. 
 

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Inditex is the world’s largest retail company

Ortega has a 60 percent stake in the company’s ownership. With over 8,000 stores globally, Inditex had a turnover of $34.2 billion in 2022. 
 

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Popular brands

Inditex is the parent company of the renowned clothing brand Zara. Ortega also possesses numerous premium offices and retail properties worldwide. 
 

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World’s richest man

In 2016, Amancio Ortega was the world’s richest man. At 13, he worked as a delivery boy, and later in a tailor’s shop. 
 

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Zara’s first store was opened in 1975

In 1985, Ortega established Inditex and expanded the business to other countries. Today, the company boasts ownership pf brands like Zara & Bershka. 
 

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Amancio Ortega’s net worth

Amancio Ortega’s net worth is $85.4 billion, surpassing the assets of prominent figures like Adani and Tata.

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