Frédéric Arnault

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Frédéric Arnault
Born
Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault

EducationLycée Louis-Le-Grand
Alma materÉcole polytechnique
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO, LVMH Watches (2024-present)
Parent
RelativesAntoine Arnault (half-brother)
Delphine Arnault (half-sister)

Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (French pronunciation: [fʁedeʁik aʁno]) is a French businessman who has been the CEO of LVMH Watches since 2024.[1]

Early life[edit]

Arnault was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, the second son of Bernard Arnault and his second wife, French-Canadian pianist Hélène Mercier (b. 1959).[2] His older brother is Alexandre Arnault (b. 1992), the president of Tiffany & Co. in New York City, and his younger brother Jean Arnault (b. 1998) works in the watch division of Louis Vuitton.

Career[edit]

Arnault started his career at LVMH in 2017. Initially, he was the head of connected technologies, followed by a role as strategy and digital director. In 2020, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the brand.[3] His previous experience includes working as a lead paramedic during his studies, as well as internships at McKinsey & Company and Facebook.[4][5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Frédéric Arnault to become CEO of LVMH Watches". Financial Times. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ WW, FashionNetwork com. "Louis Vuitton welcomes Jean Arnault, the French luxury dynasty's youngest heir". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  3. ^ Friedman, Vanessa (26 October 2021). "The Newest Power Player in Luxury's First Family". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ^ Friedman, Vanessa (29 October 2021). "Meet Frédéric Arnault, the 26-year-old power player who was being groomed to become TAG Heuer CEO". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Who Is Frederic Arnault? 10 Things You Need to Know About the LVMH Heir". Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand". South China Morning Post. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.