Luca Del Vecchio is one of Leonardo Del Vecchio's heirs and owns an equal share of Delfin, the family holding company anchored by its large EssilorLuxottica stake. [1][2]
An inherited holding-company stake
Forbes says Luca inherited a 12.5% stake in Delfin after his father's death in 2022. EssilorLuxottica's annual report says Delfin's capital is held in equal parts by Leonardo Del Vecchio's widow and descendants, which matches the basic structure described by Forbes. [1][2]
The distinction between Delfin and EssilorLuxottica matters. Delfin itself held just over 32% of EssilorLuxottica's share capital at the end of 2024, so Luca's 12.5% inheritance is a share of the family holding company, not a 12.5% direct stake in the listed eyewear group. [2]
The business he inherited exposure to
Leonardo Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961 and gradually turned the workshop into an integrated eyewear manufacturer and distributor. Luxottica later combined with Essilor in 2018, creating the listed company that remains the central public asset behind the family's Delfin holding. [3][2]
Sources for background
Sources reviewed Aug 28, 2026.
- Luca Del Vecchio · Forbes · Mar 10, 2026
- 2025 Universal Registration Document: History · EssilorLuxottica
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