Rocco Basilico

Overview

Rocco Basilico is an American entrepreneur and investor based in the United States. He has held significant positions in the luxury eyewear industry, notably serving as the Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica, a role he is set to step down from in January 2026 to pursue personal interests. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Oliver Peoples, where he significantly increased retail sales and expanded the brand's global presence. In his role as CEO, he managed a team of 60 people in Los Angeles and over 300 across stores and operations. He also held the position of Head of Business Development at Oliver Peoples. Before joining Oliver Peoples, he worked at Luxottica as a Strategic Planning Manager, Key Account Associate, and Sales Analyst, where he played a key role in growing key account businesses and strengthening customer relationships. He attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from 2009 to 2012, where he studied economics. In addition to his corporate roles, Basilico has engaged in angel investing, with a notable investment in The Hunt during its Series C funding round in September 2021. He has also been involved in initiatives like Genuine Way, a startup focused on promoting sustainable consumption through blockchain technology, where he became a shareholder with a 24.2% stake in the new GW Investor Vehicle in January 2026. His diverse experience spans corporate leadership, strategic planning, and investment, reflecting a multifaceted approach to business and innovation. Rocco Basilico is an American entrepreneur and investor based in the United States. He has held significant positions in the luxury eyewear industry, notably serving as the Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica, a role he is set to step down from in January 2026 to pursue personal interests. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Oliver Peoples, where he significantly increased retail sales and expanded the brand's global presence. In his role as CEO, he managed a team of 60 people in Los Angeles and over 300 across stores and operations. He also held the position of Head of Business Development at Oliver Peoples. Before joining Oliver Peoples, he worked at Luxottica as a Strategic Planning Manager, Key Account Associate, and Sales Analyst, where he played a key role in growing key account businesses and strengthening customer relationships. He attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from 2009 to 2012, where he studied economics. In addition to his corporate roles, Basilico has engaged in angel investing, with a notable investment in The Hunt during its Series C funding round in September 2021. He has also been involved in initiatives like Genuine Way, a startup focused on promoting sustainable consumption through blockchain technology, where he became a shareholder with a 24.2% stake in the new GW Investor Vehicle in January 2026. His diverse experience spans corporate leadership, strategic planning, and investment, reflecting a multifaceted approach to business and innovation. Rocco Basilico is an American entrepreneur and investor based in the United States. He has held significant positions in the luxury eyewear industry, notably serving as the Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica, a role he is set to step down from in January 2026 to pursue personal interests. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Oliver Peoples, where he significantly increased retail sales and expanded the brand's global presence. In his role as CEO, he managed a team of 60 people in Los Angeles and over 300 across stores and operations. He also held the position of Head of Business Development at Oliver Peoples. Before joining Oliver Peoples, he worked at Luxottica as a Strategic Planning Manager, Key Account Associate, and Sales Analyst, where he played a key role in growing key account businesses and strengthening customer relationships. He attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from 2009 to 2012, where he studied economics. In addition to his corporate r

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