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Bernard Arnault

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Key facts

Full name Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault[2]
Born 5 March 1949[1]
Birthplace Roubaix, France[1]
Nationality French[2]
Role Chairman and CEO of LVMH[1]
Education École polytechnique[3]

Bernard Arnault is a French businessman and the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury-goods company. He was born on 5 March 1949 in Roubaix, France, and became the majority shareholder of LVMH in 1989.

Context

Bernard Arnault leads LVMH, the world’s largest luxury-goods company, a role he has held since becoming its majority shareholder in 1989 [3]. He studied at École polytechnique and started his career as an engineer [3]. His family holding company, Groupe Arnault S.E., is part of his business structure [3]. His son Frederic Arnault is also involved in the luxury sector.

Documented claims

  • Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, described as the world’s largest luxury-products company. [1]
  • He became the majority shareholder of LVMH in 1989. [3]
  • He began his career as an engineer with Ferret-Savinel. [3]

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Questions and answers

What does Bernard Arnault own?

He owns and leads LVMH, the world’s largest luxury-goods company, as its chairman and CEO [1].

Who owns Louis Vuitton now?

Louis Vuitton is part of LVMH, which Bernard Arnault chairs and leads as CEO [1].

How is Bernard Arnault so rich?

His wealth comes from his majority stake in LVMH, which he acquired in 1989 [3].

Sources

  1. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO — lvmh.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bernard Arnault - Bloomberg Billionaires Index — bloomberg.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bernard Arnault - Evene - Le Figaro — evene.lefigaro.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People