Luca has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Parma and a bachelor’s degree in security science from the University of Roma Tor Vergata. From 1999 to 2005, he was an Officer of the Carabinieri in their specialised unit dedicated to combating currency counterfeiting, overseeing international investigations. Subsequently, he held positions as the Head of the Anti-fraud Unit of the Carabinieri in both Rome and Parma.
Since joining the European Commission in 2007, he has played a pivotal role in developing and executing European policies aimed at safeguarding the euro from counterfeiting, including the current legislative and administrative frameworks within the EU.
Currently serving as the Deputy Head of Unit within the Euro Protection and Euro Cash Unit at the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, he oversees the Pericles programme, the EU initiative aimed at safeguarding the euro from counterfeit activities. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with relevant authorities both within and beyond the EU to combat currency counterfeiting.