R occo Basilico is an Italian heir to the Luxottica eyewear fortune. He is the son of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio's widow, Nicoletta Zampillo, from her first marriage, and was treated as a son by Del Vecchio. Upon the death of Leonardo Del Vecchio in 2022, his vast wealth, consolidated in the Luxembourg-based holding company Delfin, was divided among his six biological children, his widow, and Rocco Basilico. Rocco received a 12.5% stake in Delfin, making him a multi-billionaire.

Delfin's primary asset is its nearly one-third ownership of EssilorLuxottica, the global behemoth in the eyewear industry. In addition to his inherited stake, Rocco is a key executive within the company, serving as the chief wearables officer for EssilorLuxottica. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's push into the emerging market for smart glasses, a key strategic initiative for the company's future growth.