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© Reuters. FILEPHOTO: Marta Ortega is the daughter of Inditex founder Amancio Ortega. She reacts at the International Horse Show in Gijon (Spain), August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Eloy Allonso

MADRID (Reuters), Marta Ortega takes over the reigns of fashion retail empire in Madrid next year. Inditex (MC:), the Spanish firm founded by Amancio Ortega, which has helped him become one of the wealthiest people in the world.

Zara-brand owner, Zara, stated that the 37-year old will be taking over the chairwoman role of the group along with the new chief executive. This is the final step to handing over leadership to the new generation.

These are the key facts and figures about Marta Ortega

* The youngest daughter of Amancio Ortega started work with the group 15 years ago by stacking shelves in Inditex’s Bershka shop in central London.

* She graduated from the European Business School in London. Prior to moving to London, she studied in La Coruna (northern Spain), where her family originates, as well as in Switzerland.

* As chairwoman, Ortega will continue to oversee Zara’s image and fashion business, her current responsibilities after working in different international and business areas.

Zara was her leader and has worked with many of the top creatives in the industry, including Steven Meisel (Fabien Baron), Karl Templer, Karl Templer, and Luca Guadagnino.

* Ortega is also known for her passion for horse riding and has competed in show jumping events.

But she’s far from being an influencer who loves flashbulbs. Her Instagram page has 1,329 fans and is kept private. In keeping with her family, Married with 2 Children, she keeps private details about her life.

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