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<div>The Board of Directors has three permanent Committees:• Audit and Risk Committee;• Nomination and Compensation Committee; and• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. These Committees act on the authority delegated to them by the Board of Directors and make recommendations and proposals to the Board of Directors. The Committees do not act in the place of the Board of Directors, but rather as an extension of the Board of Directors, facilitating its work. The Audit and Risk Committee Acting under the responsibility of the Board of Directors, the Audit and Risk Committee follows up on issues related to the preparation and audit of the financial statements and financial information. For any issues relating to the compliance and the efficiency of the internal audit and major risk management systems, the Audit and Risk Committee must work closely with the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee to establish a comprehensive picture of any financial or non-financial issues. It consists of three members:</div>

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<div>Jean-Luc Biamonti is Chairman of the Strategic Committee of Calcium Capital.He was CEO of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, where he was a Board Director since 1985 and Chairman of the Board since 1995. He is also Chairman of the Board of Covivio since July 2022.After graduating from Essec Business School (Paris) and Columbia University – Business School, Jean-Luc Biamonti started his career at Nestlé in 1979. He then moved to investment banking joining successively The First Boston Corporation, Wasserstein Perella and Crédit Lyonnais Security.In 1993, Jean-Luc Biamonti joined Goldman Sachs where he was successively responsible for investment banking activities in France and in Belgium, and for retail and consumer goods industry in Europe. He was also a partner in the firm.In 2012, Jean-Luc Biamonti founded Calcium Capital, a private equity firm.He is Chairman of the EssilorLuxottica Audit and Risks Committee and, since February 22, 2023, Lead Director.Jean-Luc Biamonti brings to the Board of Directors his international expertise in retail and luxury goods.</div>

Jean-Luc Biamonti

Chairman

<div>Cristina Scocchia is Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Illycaffè. She is also Independent Director of Fincantieri.After graduating with full marks in Management of International Firms at Luigi Bocconi University, she completed a PhD in Business Administration at the University of Torino.Cristina Scocchia started her career at Procter &amp; Gamble, where since 1997 she held positions of increasing responsibility working on mature and emerging markets until she was appointed in September 2012 as Cosmetics International Operations Division leader, with the responsibility of supervising the brands in her portfolio in over 70 countries throughout the world.From 2014 to 2017, Cristina Scocchia served as Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal Italia and she led the return to growth of the company in a challenging economic environment.From 2016 to 2017 she also acted as Chairwoman of the same company. From July 2017 to December 2021 Cristina Scocchia has acted as Chief Executive Officer of Kiko, a leading make-up Company present in 45 markets, that she has led to a successful turnaround thanks to a business plan based on product innovation, digital transformation and geographical expansion in Asia and the Middle East.In June 2019 she was awarded the Légion d'honneur.She is member of the Audit and Risk Committee of EssilorLuxottica.Cristina Scocchia brings to the Board of Directors her extensive expertise in terms of strategy and management acquired during these years.</div>

Cristina Scocchia

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Non-Independent Director

<div>Romolo Bardin is member of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Delfin. He began his career in Luxottica in 2002.Romolo Bardin also holds positions in the following organizations:- Covivio S.A. as member of the Board of Directors, member of the Audit Committee and the Strategic and Investment Committee;- Member of the following Boards of Directors: Aterno S.à r.l., DFR investment S.à r.l., Leonardo del Vecchio Foundation, Vast Gain Limited Ltd S.à r.l., Immochapelle S.A., Luxair S.A.He was Independent Director as well as member of the Investment Committee, Strategic Committee, Nomination Committee, Related Party Transactions Committee of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A until January 17, 2022.Romolo Bardin is member of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee of EssilorLuxottica.Romolo Bardin brings to the Board of Directors his high-level expertise in terms of strategy, management and finance, acquired during these years.</div>

Romolo Bardin

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<div>The Nomination and Compensation Committee. With reference to the Nomination, the Committee examines and recommends to the Board of Directors the persons who may be appointed as Directors and it develops a succession plan for the Company’s executive officers. With reference to the Assessment, the Committee mainly assists the Board in the periodic assessments of its membership, organization and operation as well as that of its committees, With reference to Compensation, the Committee mainly puts forward proposals on the compensation policy and the compensation of the executive officers of the Company and of the Directors, and also (among other things) examines the compliance of the compensation policy, its structure and components with legal requirements and the AFEP-MEDEF Code; It consists of three members:</div>

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<div>Andrea Zappia is EVP and CEO New Markets &amp; Business of Sky Group. His responsibility expands also over SkyStudios and SkyNews and he is the Chairman of SkyShowtime. Since May 2021, he has also been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MCH Group.After graduating in Economics, Andrea Zappia started his career at Procter &amp; Gamble where he became European Group Marketing Manager. From 1996 to 2001, he was Global Sales and Marketing Director of Ferrari and Maserati; from 2001 to 2003, he was Vice President Marketing and Product Development worldwide of Fila.Subsequently, he held several managerial positions: Vice President, Marketing, Promotion and Business Development of Sky Italia (from 2003 to 2007); Vice President Sport Channels of the Italian pay-tv (from 2007 to 2010); Managing Director Customer Group of BskyB (from 2010 to 2011).From August 2011 to November 2018, Andrea Zappia was CEO of Sky Italia. He also served as member of the Board of Directors of Luxottica from April 2015 to April 2020.Mr. Zappia is Chairman of the Nomination and Compensation Committee.Andrea Zappia brings to the Board of Directors his extensive expertise in terms of strategy and management acquired during these years in key industrial sectors.</div>

Andrea Zappia

<div>José Gonzalo is Executive Director of Direct Investment in Small, Medium and Large Companies of Bpifrance, with a portfolio representing €25 billion in asset management. He is also a Board and Audit Committee member of CMA-CGM and a Board member of Paprec Total Eren and Galiléo Global Education (France). A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and the University Paris Dauphine, he has 28 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. After starting his career in the M&amp;A department of La Compagnie Financière Rothschild, he joined the Orange Group where he held several executive positions.Between 2009 and 2014, José Gonzalo served as Capgemini’s Head of Mergers and Acquisitions.José Gonzalo brings to the Board of Directors his extensive expertise and practice in terms of strategy, merger and acquisitions and management acquired during many years.</div>

José Gonzalo

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<div>The Corporate Social Responsibility CommitteeThe main duty of the CSR Committee, within the remit of the Board of Directors, is to ensure that the Group effectively addresses the deployment of its Mission to help people "see more and be more“. It consists of three members:</div>

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Chairwoman

<div>Swati Piramal is Vice Chairperson of Piramal Enterprises, a leading Indian multinational company in healthcare, financial services and information management.A medicine graduate from the Mumbai University and Harvard Business School, Swati Piramal has used her background in public health and business to change the trajectory of healthcare, education, and public policy in India. One of India’s leading scientists and industrialists, she is also involved in public health and innovation.As the Director of the Piramal Foundation, Swati Piramal helps promote health in rural India, women’s empowerment and community education.She was also the first woman president of India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce in 90 years, helping to influence important public policies and governance. She served as an adviser to the Indian Prime Minister in science, technology and economic policy.Furthermore, Swati Piramal is currently in the Board of Directors of Allergan India Pvt. Ltd. (since 2001) and Nestlé India Limited (since 2020). Since 2019, she is also a member of SIDRA Board of Governors.Swati Piramal is Chairwoman of the CSR Committee of EssilorLuxottica.Swati Piramal brings to the Board her experience in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and academic general management with long terms perspectives, as well as a knowledge of the Indian market.</div>

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<div>Nathalie von Siemens is a member of the Supervisory Boards of Siemens AG, Siemens Healthineers AG, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Messer SE &amp; Co. KGaA and TÜV Süd AG.She also serves Boards of trustees and Boards of Directors in charitable, non for profit and public organizations.From 2013 to March 2020, Nathalie von Siemens was the Managing Director and Spokesperson of the Board of Siemens Stiftung. Siemens Stiftung operates in the fields of development cooperation, education, and culture. Before that, Nathalie von Siemens worked at Siemens AG in the areas of leadership development, corporate strategy, investor relations and corporate communications.Nathalie von Siemens holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and previously worked in the academic sector.Nathalie von Siemens is member of the CSR Committee.Nathalie von Siemens brings to the Board her experience in governing bodies of global leading companies active in various industries as well as expertise in terms of management in impact-oriented philanthropy.</div>

Nathalie von Siemens

DIRECTOR REPRESENTING VALOPTEC ASSOCIATION

<div>Virginie Mercier Pitre is VP Key Account EssilorLuxottica EMEA Wholesale. She is also President of Valoptec Association.She began her career at Essilor International in 1989 where she held various marketing positions, including that of product manager for various Essilor brands (Varilux, Crizal, etc.). In 2000, she took on the Marketing Department of Novisia, the distributor of Nikon brand in EMEA managing the Nikon brand in EMEA. In 2006, she pursued a commercial career at BBGR, a subsidiary of the group, then took on the Key Accounts Department of Essilor in Europe in 2012 as well as the coordination of Global Accounts in 2016. From 2018, Virginie Mercier Pitre has contributed to numerous commercial synergy projects for the integration of EssilorLuxottica. In 2020, she was appointed VP Commercial of Essilor in Europe, which led her to set up Commercial Excellence projects (customer satisfaction, revenue management and sales effectiveness). In 2022 she was appointed VP Key Account EssilorLuxottica EMEA Wholesale.By virtue of her functions, she has a good understanding of the value chain, the challenges and opportunities of the market as well as a great knowledge of the main key customers of the Group.She is member of the CSR Committee of EssilorLuxottica.Virginie Mercier Pitre brings to the Board of Directors the benefit of her extensive knowledge of the Group. Her presence at the Board of Directors is a strong signal of the importance EssilorLuxottica attaches to employee shareholding.</div>

Virginie Mercier Pitre

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