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Bernard Arnault: Chairman and CEO of LVMH
French Business Magnate and Art Collector
Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault
Bernard Arnault (born March 5, 1949) is a French businessman, investor, and art collector. He serves as the Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world's leading luxury products group.
As the head of LVMH, Arnault oversees an empire of 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Tiffany & Co. His company's products are coveted by high society and fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Arnault was born in Roubaix, France, to an industrial family. He is a graduate of the École Polytechnique and has a degree in engineering. Arnault entered the fashion industry in 1981 when he acquired control of Boussac Saint-Frères, which owned Christian Dior. In 1989, he became CEO of LVMH after orchestrating a merger between Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy.
Under Arnault's leadership, LVMH has grown into a global luxury conglomerate, with a wide range of brands across fashion, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, and spirits. Arnault is known for his keen eye for talent and has invested heavily in developing new designers and expanding the company's portfolio of brands.
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