Bernard Arnault

LVMH chairman and CEO · age 77

Bernard Arnault photo
Age
77
Born
March 5, 1949 Roubaix, France
Zodiac
Pisces
Generation
Baby boomer
From
Roubaix, France
Nationality
French

Also known as Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault

the story

Bernard Arnault is a French businessman who chairs and runs LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate, home to Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany and dozens of other houses. Building on his 1980s takeover of Christian Dior, he has grown the group into one of Europe's most valuable companies and ranks among the richest people on the planet. He remains one of the most closely watched figures in global business and fashion.

known for

Occupation
Businessman; chairman and CEO of LVMH

education

  • École Polytechnique

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