Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault (French pronunciation: [fʁedeʁik aʁno]) is a French businessman who has been the CEO of LVMH Watches since 2024.[1]
Frédéric Arnault | |
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| Born | Frédéric Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Education | Lycée Louis-Le-Grand |
| Alma mater | École polytechnique |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO, LVMH Watches (2024-present) |
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| Relatives | Antoine Arnault (half-brother) Delphine Arnault (half-sister) |
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
- ^ "Frédéric Arnault to become CEO of LVMH Watches". Financial Times. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ WW, FashionNetwork com. "Louis Vuitton welcomes Jean Arnault, the French luxury dynasty's youngest heir". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Who Is Frederic Arnault? 10 Things You Need to Know About the LVMH Heir". Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Tag Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault on his strategy for the brand". South China Morning Post. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.